Aortic Stenosis Flashcards

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First and second most common for valve replacement

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  1. Aortic stenosis
  2. Mitral regurgitation
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Midline sternotomy scar is usually indicative of what past operations

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  • Coronary artery bypass graft
  • Aortic valve replacement
  • Mitral valve replacement
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CLINICAL FEATURES

Presentation

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  • Ejection systolic, high pitched murmur
    • Crescendo-decrescendo character
  • Murmur radiates to carotids
  • Slow rising pulse and narrow pulse pressure
  • Exertional syncope
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AETIOLOGY

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  • Idiopathic age-related calcification
  • Rheumatic heart disease
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