A 72 year old has a history of hypertension and atherosclerosis.An echocardiogram reveals backflow of blood into the left ventricle.Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis documented on the chart?
A) Mitral regurgitation
B) Mitral stenosis
C) Aortic regurgitation
D) Aortic stenosis

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Aortic regurgitation is characterized by the backflow of blood from the aorta into the left ventricle during diastole, which aligns with the echocardiogram findings.

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