Aortic Regurgitation | Dr. Julius Kwedhi | Auxanö Medical Podcast

In this episode, Dr. Julius Kwedhi breaks down everything you need to know about aortic regurgitation — one of cardiovascular surgery's most nuanced conditions. Whether you are a fellow preparing for boards, a consultant refreshing your practice, or a surgeon building a cardiac programme in a resource-limited setting, this episode covers the full clinical and surgical spectrum.

What we cover:

We open with the remarkable history of AR — from Dominic Corrigan's 1832 description in syphilitic aortitis to the rich legacy of eponymous signs that still define the bedside examination today. The water-hammer pulse, De Musset's head bob, Quincke's nail-bed pulsations, Duroziez's to-and-fro femoral murmur, the Austin Flint rumble — each sign is explained wi ...