Is aortic regurgitation always progressive?
Yes, it’s progressive. Typically your body will be able to compensate for that abnormality for a while (years). Eventually you will probably have some episodes of decompensation where you become fluid overloaded, or have symptoms like shortness of breath. Not everyone with valve problems ends up needing surgery. Follow your doctors advice. Stay way from salt. Keep you blood pressure down. And loose any excess weight.
