Surgical management of patients with AR (Aortic regurgitation)

Aortic valve replacement is indicated in

1.    Severe symptomatic AR

2.    Severe AR with echo evidence of left ventricular dysfunction known as 55-55 rule. Surgery is indicated if ejection fraction <55%

3.    Left ventricular end systolic volume >55ml/m².

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