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what is a normal aortic valve area ?

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3-4 cm2

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when do symptoms occur in aortic stenosis?

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when valve area is 1/4th of normal

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what are the three types of aortic stenosis?

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Supravalvular
Subvalvular
Valvular

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describe the pathophysiology of aortic stenosis

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-A pressure gradient develops between the left ventricle and the aorta. (increased afterload)
-LV function initially maintained by compensatory pressure hypertrophy
-When compensatory mechanisms exhausted, LV function declines.

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describe the presentation of aortic stenosis

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-Syncope: (exertional) 15%
-Angina: (increased myocardial oxygen demand; demand/supply mismatch) 35%
-Dyspnoea: on exertion due to heart failure (systolic and diastolic) 50%
-Sudden death <2%

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what are the physical signs of valvular heart disease?

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  1. slow rising carotid pulse and decreased pulse amplitude
  2. heart sounds- soft or absent second sound, s5 gallop due to LVH
  3. ejection systolic murmur- crescendo- decrescendo character
  4. loudness does not tell you anything about severity
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what does the onset of treatment show?

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The onset of symptoms is an indication of poor prognosis if left untreated.

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how do you investigate valvular heart disease?

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Echocardiography

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what are the two measurements obtained from an echocardiogram

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Left ventricular size and function: LVH, Dilation, and EF
Doppler derived gradient and valve area (AVA)

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describe the AVA of mild aortic stenosis

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> 1.5 cm 2

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describe the AVA of moderate aortic stenosis

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1.0-1.5 cm2

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describe the AVA of severe aortic stenosis

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< 1.0 cm 2

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what is the general management of AS?

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Fastidious dental hygiene / care- small risk of infection going into blood stream

Consider IE prophylaxis in dental procedures

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what is the medical management of AS?

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limited role since AS is a mechanical problem.
Vasodilators are relatively contraindicated in severe AS

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what is the aortic valve replacement management of AS?

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Surgical
TAVI – Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation

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what are the indications for intervention before it gets too severe in aortic stenosis?

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Any SYMPTOMATIC patient with severe AS (includes symptoms with exercise)

Any patient with decreasing EF

Any patient undergoing CABG with moderate or severe AS

Consider intervention if adverse features on exercise testing in asymptomatic patients with severe AS

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define chronic mitral regurgitation

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Backflow of blood from the LV to the LA during systole

Mild (physiological) MR is seen in 80% of normal individuals.

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what are the aetiologies of chronic mitral regurgitation ( causes)?

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Primary causes ( disease of leaflets- not enough tissue)
1. Myxomatous degeneration (MVP)
2. Ischemic MR
3. Rheumatic heart disease
4.Infective Endocarditis

secondary causes ( normal valve architecture but impaired closure due to abnormal LV/LA geometry)
1. dilated cardiomyopathy

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describe the pathophysiology of MR

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pure volume overload
compensatory mechanisms

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describe the pathophysiology of mitral regurgitation compensatory mechanisms

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Left atrial enlargement, LVH and increased contractility
Progressive left atrial dilation and right ventricular dysfunction due to pulmonary hypertension.
Progressive left ventricular volume overload leads to dilatation and progressive heart failure.

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what are the physical signs and symptoms of mitral regurgitation?

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  • Auscultation
  • exertion dyspnoea ( exercise intolerance)
  • heart failure
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what are the physical signs and symptoms of mitral regurgitation- describe auscultation?

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-pansystolic murmur at the apex radiating to the axilla
-S3 (CHF/LA overload)
-In chronic MR, the intensity of the murmur does correlate with the severity.
-Displaced hyperdynamic apex beat

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what investigations take place in MR

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ECG:
CXR:
ECHO:

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what may an ECG in MR show?

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May show, LA enlargement, atrial fibrillation and LV hypertrophy with severe MR

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what may an CXR in MR show?
LA enlargement, central pulmonary artery enlargement.
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what may an ECHO in MR show?
Estimation of LA, LV size and function. Valve structure assessment TOE v helpful
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What medications are used to manage MR?
-Rate control for atrial fibrillation with -blockers, CCB, digoxin -Anticoagulation in atrial fibrillation and flutter -Nitrates / Diuretics in acute MR -Chronic HF Rx if chronic MR with CCF -No indication for ‘prophylactic’ vasodilators such as ACEI, hydralazine
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how often does does someone with mild MR do serial echocardiography?
2-3 years
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how often does does someone with moderate MR do serial echocardiography?
1-2 years
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how often does does someone with severe MR do serial echocardiography?
6-12 months
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IE prophylaxis
Patients with prosthetic valves or a Hx of IE for dental procedures
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what are the indications for surgery in severe MR?
-ANY Symptoms at rest or exercise (repair if feasible) -Asymptomatic: --If EF <60%, LVESD >40mm --If new onset atrial fibrillation/raised PAP >50 mmHg
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define arortic regurgitation
Leakage of blood into LV during diastole due to ineffective coaptation of the aortic cusps
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what is the etiology of chronic aortic regurgitation? ( causes)
Bicuspid aortic valve Rheumatic Infective endocarditis
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describe the pathophysiology of AR
Combined pressure AND volume overload Compensatory Mechanisms: LV dilation, LVH. Progressive dilation leads to heart failure
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What are the physical exam findings of Aortic Regurgitation ?
wide pulse pressure- most sensitive Hyperdynamic and displaced apical impulse - auscultation
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What are the physical exam findings of Aortic Regurgitation - auscultations?
-Diastolic blowing murmur at the left sternal border -Austin flint murmur (apex): Regurgitant jet impinges on anterior MVL causing it to vibrate -Systolic ejection murmur: due to increased flow across the aortic valve
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what the natural progression of aortic regurgitation?
Asymptomatic until 4th or 5th decade Rate of Progression: 4-6% per year Progressive Symptoms include: - Dyspnoea: exertional, orthopnea, and paroxsymal nocturnal dyspnea Palpitations: due to increased force of contraction and ectopics
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what will you find on a CXR with someone who has AR?
enlarged cardiac silhouette and aortic root enlargement
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what will you find on a ECHO with someone who has AR?
Evaluation of the AV and aortic root with measurements of LV dimensions and function (cornerstone for decision making and follow up evaluation)
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How is aortic regurgitation managed ?- generally
consider IE prophylaxis
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How is aortic regurgitation managed ?- medically
Vasodilators (ACEI’s potentially improve stroke volume and reduce regurgitation but indicated only in CCF or HTN
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what is used to monitor AR?
serial echocardiograms
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other management ways of ar
Surgical Treatment: Definitive Tx (TAVI in exceptional cases only if unsuitable for SAVR)
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what is the indication for surgery in AR?
ANY Symptoms at rest or exercise Asymptomatic treatment if: EF drops below 50% or LV becomes dilated > 50mm at end systole
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Define mitral stenosis
Obstruction of LV inflow that prevents proper filling during diastole
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what is a norma MV AREA?
4-6 cm2
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What is the most predominant cause of mitral stenosis?
Rheumatic carditis
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where do Transmitral gradients and symptoms begin in mitral stenosis?
at areas less than 2 cm2
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describe the prevalence and incidence of mitral stenosis?
decreasing due to a reduction of rheumatic heart disease.
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what is the etiology of mitral stenosis?
Rheumatic heart disease: 77-99% of all cases Infective endocarditis: 3.3% Mitral annular calcification: 2.7%
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describe the MS pathophysiology
Progressive Dyspnea (70%): LA dilation ---->pulmonary congestion (reduced emptying) worse with exercise, fever, tachycardia, and pregnancy Increased Transmitral Pressures: Leads to left atrial enlargement and atrial fibrillation. Right heart failure symptoms: due to Pulmonary venous HTN Hemoptysis: due to rupture of bronchial vessels due to elevated pulmonary pressure
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describe the natural progression of MS
Disease of plateaus: Mild MS: 10 years after initial RHD insult Moderate: 10 years later Severe: 10 years later
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what is death by MS most likely due?
Due to progressive pulmonary congestion, infection, and thromboembolism.
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what are the physical signs of MS?
prominent "a" wave in jugular venous pulsations: Due to pulmonary hypertension and right ventricular hypertrophy Signs of right-sided heart failure: in advanced disease Mitral facies: When MS is severe and the cardiac output is diminished, there is vasoconstriction, resulting in pinkish-purple patches on the cheeks
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describe the heart sounds in MS
Diastolic murmur: -Low-pitched diastolic rumble most prominent at the apex. -Heard best with the patient lying on the left side in held expiration -Intensity of the diastolic murmur does not correlate with the severity of the stenosis
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what would an ECG show in MS?
may show atrial fibrillation and LA enlargement
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what would an CXR show in MS?
LA enlargement and pulmonary congestion. Occasionally calcified MV
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what would an ECHO show in MS?
The GOLD STANDARD for diagnosis. Asses mitral valve mobility, gradient and mitral valve area
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How is MS managed?s
serial echocardiogaphy medications
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How is MS managed?- serial echocardiography
Mild: 3-5 years Moderate:1-2 years Severe: yearly
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How is MS managed?- medications
MS like AS is a mechanical problem and medical therapy does not prevent progression -blockers, CCBs, Digoxin which control heart rate and hence prolong diastole for improved diastolic filling Duiretics for fluid overload
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how is MS managed?
Identify patient early who might benefit from percutaneous mitral balloon valvotomy. IE prophylaxis: Patients with prosthetic valves or a Hx of IE for dental procedures.
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what are the indications for mitral valve replacement?
ANY SYMPTOMATIC Patient with NYHA Class III or IV Symptoms Asymptomatic moderate or Severe MS with a pliable valve suitable for PMBV
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