A 52-year-old woman with a history of infective endocarditis 6 months ago now presents with progressive dyspnea and a new diastolic murmur. Echocardiography shows aortic regurgitation with a regurgitant jet width of 65% of the aortic root diameter. Regarding the clinical assessment and management of aortic regurgitation, all of the following statements are correct EXCEPT:

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