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Heart Echocardiograph

I had an heart Echo done on me yesterday. I seen the whole test I think I have an aortic regurgitation I seen after the heart pump a red stream shot out. I hear an whoosh  sound after my heart beat any idea?
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367994 tn?1304953593
What you describe is likely regurgitation (echo/doppler color codes blood flow).  I saw my mital valve regurgitation...the heigth of the jet and direction provides information regarding the severity and location respectfully.
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