Most often, aortic valve regurgitation develops gradually. You may have no signs or symptoms for years. You may be unaware that you have the condition. However, sometimes aortic valve regurgitation occurs suddenly, usually as a result of an infection of the valve. As aortic valve regurgitation worsens, signs and symptoms may include:  Shortness of breath with exercise or when you lie down Fatigue and weakness, especially when you increase your activity level Heart murmur Irregular pulse (arrhythmia) Lightheadedness or fainting Chest pain (angina), discomfort or tightness, often increasing during exercise Sensations of a rapid, fluttering heartbeat (palpitations) Swollen ankles and feet 
often  aortic valve regurgitation develops gradually  may signs symptoms years  may unaware condition  however  aortic valve regurgitation occurs suddenly  result infection valve  aortic valve regurgitation worsens  signs symptoms may include:  shortness breath exercise lie down fatigue weakness  especially increase activity level heart murmur irregular pulse (arrhythmia) lightheadedness fainting chest pain (angina)  discomfort tightness  increasing exercise sensations rapid  fluttering heartbeat (palpitations) swollen ankles feet 
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