Medications such as diuretics or digoxin may be used to stabilize the condition. These medications may also be used in people with mild symptoms to prevent the symptoms from worsening. Moderate activity restriction may be recommended. Surgical repair or replacement of the aortic valve corrects aortic insufficiency. Surgical repair of the aorta may be required if insufficiency is caused by disorders of the aorta.
Aortic insufficiency is curable with surgical repair.
The person may become symptom-free unless complications develop. Complications stable angina left-sided heart failure pulmonary edema endocarditis Calling Your Health Care Provider Call for an appointment with your health care provider if symptoms indicate aortic insufficiency may be present. Prevention Aortic insufficiency cannot be prevented but some of the complications can be. Any dental work, including cleaning, and any invasive procedure, can introduce bacteria into the bloodstream. This bacteria can infect a weakened valve causing endocarditis .