Aortic Regurg Causes Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
Patient presents with back pan stiffness and early diastolic murmur?
A
Typical more in younger males, indicates ankylosis spondylitis
2
Q
What does asymptomatic early diastolic murmur dinicate?
A
Marfan’s syndrome and some individuals may be asymptomatic for long periods of life, only presenting with AR. It affects the aortic root.
3
Q
How does infective endocarditis as a cause person?
A
Valve destruction and vegetation
4
Q
How does rheumatic fever cause aortic regurg?
A
Valvular disease