Foreword -- Terminology and list of abbreviations -- Intermezzo I: Leonardo -- Clinical and surgical anatomy of the aortic root -- Living anatomy of the aortic root -- Intermezzo II: Eponyms related to aortic regurgitation -- Functional anatomy of the aortic valve and dynamics of the aortic root -- Congenital anomalies of the aortic valve -- Intermezzo III: Dominic John Corrigan (1802-1880) -- Aortic regurgitation: from diagnosis towards indication -- Connective tissue disorders -- Echocardiography of the aortic valve -- Intermezzo IV: Alfred de Musset (1810-1857) -- Computed tomography and magnetic resonance of the aortic valve and ascending aorta -- Therapy -- Intermezzo V: Lincoln sign -- Longterm results of aortic valve replacement and repair -- Intermezzo VI: Taliesin Golesworthy, the inventor of treatment of his own disease -- Recommendations for out-patient care after aortic valve surgery.

This title is a comprehensive resource of aortic regurgitation suitable for both the novice and experienced practitioner. Detailed attention is given to the recently growing field of aortic valve-sparing surgery and aortic valve repair. Guidelines are also provided for general practitioners on how to treat patients after various aortic procedures. Also included are many operative photos, original medical illustrations and schematics. Aortic Regurgitation synthesizes current knowledge of aortic valve repair into an easy-to-follow, illustration-rich text. It is therefore an indispensable guide suitable for use by cardiologists and trainees in cardiology, cardiac surgeons, echocardiographers, general practitioners and radiologists. .