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Aortic regurgitation (AR) affects 14.2% of the general population, with moderate/severe AR found in 2.8%. Enlargement of aortic root components, particularly the sinotubular junction (STJ), is strongly linked to AR severity.

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  • Cardiology
  • Radiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Aortic regurgitation (AR) is a valvular heart disease with varying prevalence.
  • Understanding the relationship between aortic root anatomy and AR severity is crucial for risk stratification.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of AR in a general population sample.
  • To investigate associations between aortic root dimensions and AR severity.

Main Methods:

  • Echocardiographic data from 8259 participants (aged 62.23 ± 8.46 years) of the Hamburg City Health Study (HCHS) were analyzed.
  • Measurements included aortic annulus, sinus of Valsalva, sinotubular junction (STJ), and ascending aorta dimensions.
  • Exclusion criteria: bicuspid valves and moderate/severe aortic stenosis.

Main Results:

  • AR prevalence was 14.2% (11.4% mild, 2.5% moderate, 0.24% severe).
  • Moderate/severe AR was associated with male sex, advanced age, hypertension, coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation, and renal dysfunction.
  • All aortic root dimensions correlated with AR prevalence and severity; mid-systolic STJ diameter showed the strongest association with moderate/severe AR (OR 1.33).

Conclusions:

  • AR is prevalent in the general population, with a notable proportion experiencing moderate/severe disease.
  • Aortic root dilation, especially of the STJ, is a significant predictor of AR severity, highlighting its pathophysiological role in an aging aorta.