the presystolic murmur was interpreted as an Austin-Flint murmur in aortic insufficiency of syphilitic nature. The cases may be divided into three groups, based on their final clinical diagnoses.

They will check for changes in heart rate as well as listen for murmurs, both of which could indicate aortic regurgitation. The primary tool used for diagnosis is echocardiography. This form of ...

of mercury. In cases in which a murmur of aortic insufficiency was present the following additional criteria had to be met: a diastolic blood pressure of 60 mm. of mercury or greater; and an ...

Aortic regurgitation can also cause a heart murmur. This happens when the aortic valve doesn’t properly close between heartbeats. This can cause blood to flow backward. Symptoms don’t always ...