Aortic Regurgitation

AR Intervention Navigator

Evaluate intervention pathways for aortic regurgitation based on severity, LV function, symptom status, and acute AR context.

ACC/AHA VHD 2020

Input

Enter severity context from the AR Severity Tool. LV function, symptoms, and context fields are optional — add what is available.

Use the AR Severity Tool first to determine the severity context.

AR Severity Tool

AR severity context

Select the result from the AR Severity Tool. This drives the evaluation pathway.

Clinical context

Concomitant cardiac surgery planned

Cardiac surgery planned for another indication (e.g., CABG, ascending aorta repair)

Symptom status

Symptoms attributable to AR: exertional dyspnea, reduced exercise tolerance, NYHA II–IV.

Result

Enter severity context to begin

Select the AR severity context from the AR Severity Tool to proceed.

Suggested next steps

  • Enter the AR severity context from the AR Severity Tool above

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