Basic Pathophys

Question 1

What is the most common cause of mitral stenosis

Answer 1

Rheumatic fever

Question 2

What are the downstream effects of MS

Answer 2

Pulmonary HTN
Right sided HF
Functional Tricuspid regurge

Question 3

What is normal PA pressure

Answer 3

11-20 systolic
9-19 mean

Question 4

What is a normal pulmonary wedge pressure

Answer 4

4-12

Question 5

What is the most common cause of acute MR

Answer 5

Myocardial ischemia
papillary muscle rupture

Question 6

What is the most common cause of endocarditis

Answer 6

Strep Viridians
Steph aureus

Question 7

What is a Type A dissection

Answer 7

A dissection the effects the ascending aorta

Question 8

What is another name for a type A dissection

Answer 8

DeBakey I or II

Question 9

What is a PAPi and what is it used for

Answer 9

(PA systolic / PA diastolic) / CVP

hemodynamic measurement used to assess the function of the right ventricle (RV) in patients with heart failure

A lower PAPi is generally associated with higher risk of right heart failure

Question 10

What is a normal Cardiac Index

Answer 10

> 2

Question 11

what is a normal CVP

Answer 11

< 12

Question 12

What does ACT stand for and what is the goal value

Answer 12

Activated Clotting Time
>480 seconds

*Should be drawn 3-5 minutes after heparin administration