Valvular Heart Disease Flashcards

1
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What do stenotic lesions lead to

A

pressure overload on upstream

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2
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What do regurgitant lesions lead to

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Volume overload and dilation of chambers

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3
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What is Diastolic dysfunction

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The inability of ventricle to relax/decreased wall compliance limiting filling during early passive diastole. Atria has to contract harder to get blood out

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4
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What does diastolic dysfunction lead to

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Pressure in atria rises and backs up to the lungs- Pulmonary edema
Also- atrial arrhythmias

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5
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What are causes of LV diastolic dysfunction

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HTN
VH
fibrosis 
Infiltrative CM
Pericardial constriction
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6
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What are causes of RV diastolic dysfunction

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rare
constrictive pericarditis
restrictive cardiomyopathy

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7
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What do right murmurs do

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increase with inspiration

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8
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What are left HF symptoms

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dyspnea
pulmonary edema
crackles
PE
pallor/cyanosis
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9
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What are right HF symptoms

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JVD
peripheral edema
Hepatomegaly
ascites

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10
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How can you grade a murmur

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I: heard in quiet room by expert
VI: thrill with very loud murmur without steth

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11
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What murmurs warrant an echo

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Systolic > grade II

any diastolic

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12
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What is the most common cause of aortic stenosis

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calcified valve

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13
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What is the compensatory response to aortic stenosis

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LVH, more pressure needed to overcome rigid valve.
Reduced EF
LA hypertrophy

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What is the classic triad associated with aortic stenosis

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Angina
Syncope
Heart failure

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15
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What are characteristics of aortic stenosis on exam

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Delayed carotid upstroke
Sustained, diffuse apical impulse
Systolic murmur at RUSB, crescendo-decrescendo, radiating to neck

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16
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How should you treat a patient with severe AS that is not a surgical candidate

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TAVR or medical therapy to control HF

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17
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What diagnostic test is contraindicated in AS

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exercise stress test

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18
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What surgical treatments are available for AS patients

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#1: Mechanical or tissue valve replacement 
-Balloon valvuloplasty for peds, or as a bridge for adults (will restenose in 6 mo.)
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19
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What are the types of valves

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Bioprosthetic: shorter lifespan (10-15 years)
Mechanical: lifelong anti-coag (warfarin) needed

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20
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What are the biggest issues with a TAVR

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CVA
Complete heart block
paravalvular leak

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21
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What are the causes of aortic regurgitation

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abnormalities of leaflets/aortic root

chronically progresses slowly over 10 years until LV dysfunction

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22
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What is the #1 cause of acute aortic regurgitation

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Aortic Dissection
(also endocarditis)
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23
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What happens during chronic AR

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  • Increased LV EDV
  • Increased wall stress causes LVH
  • CO initially increased but decreases as disease progresses and aorta is less compliant
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24
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What will you see on PE for chronic AR

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  • Water hammer pulse
  • Blowing Diastolic Decrescendo Murmur at LUSB
  • Signs of left HF
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25
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What can you see on chronic AR CXR

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Aortic knob, cardiomegaly

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26
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Who is a candidate for surgical treatment for chronic AR

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Symptomatic
ASx but having heart surgery
LV dysfunction
Aortic root dilation >5 cm (less for marfans)

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27
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What should nonsurgical candidates with chronic AR do

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Take vasodilators, CCB, ACE

BB for aortic root enlargement

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28
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What is the cause of chronic aortic regurgitation

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aortic root disease

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29
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What is dangerous with acute AR

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no time to develop compensatory mechanisms; Hemodynamic emergency
Leads to cardiovascular decompensation

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30
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What are symptoms of acute aortic regurg

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weakness, AMS, dyspnea, syncope

**CP=Aortic dissection

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31
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How are PE findings for acute aortic regurgitation

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Hemodynamic compromise

Soft, thready, rapid diastolic murmur

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32
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How do you treat acute arctic regurgitation

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surgical emergency!
Vasodilator and IV inotropes
Aortic dissection: BB

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33
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What causes Chronic mitral regurgitation

A

MVP
degeneration
rheumatic fever
dilated cardiomyopathy

34
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What happens during chronic mitral regurgitation

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LV dilation
Decreased preload, decreased afterload
CO consistent during compensation
LV dilates until HF develops

35
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What are the symptoms of chronic mitral regurgitation

A

Asymptomatic
Then dyspnea, LHF
Pulmonary HTN and RHF

36
Q

What will you see on chronic mitral regurgitation PE

A

Displaced apical impulse
S3
HF Sx

37
Q

What is the Mitral Regurgitation murmur

A

Holosystolic, apical blowing murmur radiating to axilla

38
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What medical treatment is available for MR

A

HF therapy; Diuretics, vasodilators

If with AFib, warfarin

39
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What is the cause of acute MR

A

papillary infarct

chordae tendinae rupture

40
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What happens during acute mitral regurgitation

A

acute volume overload into LV (high EDV)

causes acute LHF and cariogenic shock

41
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What are symptoms of acute MR

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LHF Sx (pulmonary edema, orthopnea, dyspnea, cariogenic shock)

42
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Whats the acute MR murmur

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Holosystolic apical murmur radiating to axilla or back

43
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What is the treatment for acute MR

A

IV Nitro to reduce after load

IABP as a bridge to repair/replace

44
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What are causes of mitral valve stenosis

A

mostly rheumatic fever

rarely congenital

45
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What happens with mitral valve stenosis

A

stenotic valve decreases preload=decreased CO

LA has increased pressure causing pulmonary HTN=right HF

46
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What is the biggest risk in mitral valve stenosis with associated A-Fib

A

High thromboembolic risk

TIA/CVA

47
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What are the symptoms of mitral valve stenosis

A

asymptomatic for decades
Dyspnea–>PND, orthopnea
Hemoptysis (bronchial vessel rupture under pressure)
Hoarseness (large LA on recurrent laryngeal)
Endocarditis

48
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What will you see on Mitral stenosis PE

A

high JVP
Cyanosis (low CO)
apical diastolic thrill

49
Q

What murmur is heard with mitral valve stenosis

A

Low rumbling mid-diastolic murmur

Heard with bell in LLD position

50
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What diagnostic studies would you get with Mitral stenosis

A

Stress echo or L/R cath if symptoms don’t match echo results

TEE to look for thrombi before surgical intervention

51
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What is the treatment for mitral valve stenosis

A

diuretics and Na restrict for dyspnea. BB to improve exercise capacity
Anti-Coag with WARFARIN to control AFib

52
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What is surgical intervention for Mitral stenosis

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Percutaneous balloon valvuloplasty if moderate/wanna become preggers/pulm HTN
Open replacement if severe

53
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What causes tricuspid stenosis

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RARELY isolated- usually with TR, aortic/mitral disease
Due to rheumatic valve disease
carcinoid disease
congenital HD
endocarditis
54
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What happens during tricuspid stenosis

A

decreased preload= decreased CO= systemic venous congestion

55
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What are symptoms of tricuspid stenosis

A

Fatigue (chronic low CO)

RUQ/abd pain (venous congestion)

56
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What will you see on tricuspid stenosis PE

A

RHF Sx

57
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What is the tricuspid stenosis murmur

A

Diastolic murmur over LSB (on inspiration)

58
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When would a cardiac cath be needed in tricuspid stenosis

A

if concerned for other valve abn. or open repair planned

59
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What is surgical intervention for tricuspid stenosis

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Only repair if repairing others.
Balloon valvuloplasty w/ no other lesions
Open bioprosthesis replacement

60
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What are the causes of tricuspid regurgitation

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Mostly, dilated RV (dilates valve ring)

61
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What happens during Tricuspid regurgitation

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Volume overload in RV= increased systemic venous pressure= RHF

62
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What are Tricuspid regurg symptoms

A

Usually asymptomatic

RHF Sx

63
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What is the tricuspid regard murmur

A

Pan systolic murmur at 3-4 ICS at LSB, heard on inspiration

64
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How would you treat Tricuspid regurgitation

A

Medical therapy for RHF if present. If not, nothing (asymptomatic)

65
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When would tricuspid regard require surgery

A

If severe and organic cause, surgical repair

if repairing another valve and has pull HTN

66
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What are causes of pulmonic stenosis

A

1- congenital

67
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What happens during pulmonic stenosis

A

RVH

68
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What are the symptoms of pulmonic stenosis

A

Cyanosis in newborns

RHF/dyspnea in 40’50’s

69
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What murmur is heard with pulmonic stenosis

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Harsh systolic crescendo-decrescendo at 3-4 ICS

70
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What is the treatment for pulmonic stenosis

A

balloon valvuloplasty if symptomatic or severe

71
Q

What causes pulmonary regurgitation

A

Pulmonary HTN dilates valve ring

rarely endocarditis

72
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What is the pathophysiology of pulmonary regurgitation

A

RV volume overload

73
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What are symptoms of pulmonary regurgitation

A

RHF
Dyspnea
septic pulmonary emboli and fever (if caused by IE)

74
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What is the Pulmonary Regurg murmur

A

Low pitch diastolic murmur at 3-4 left ICS

75
Q

What is therapy for Pulmonary Regurg

A

treat primary cause

valve replacement or bioprosthetic repair

76
Q

What is tetralogy of fallot

A

Ventricular septal defect
Pulmonic stenosis
Overriding aorta
RVH

77
Q

What are symptoms of tetralogy of fallot

A

Cyanosis
Tet spells while crying/after feeding
poor growth
clubbing

78
Q

What relieves Tetralogy of fallot symptoms

A

Squatting- it increases PVR and decreases RV to LV shunt

79
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What is the murmur associated with tetralogy of fallot

A

Harsh systolic murmur due to VSD

80
Q

How do you diagnose Tetralogy

A

Echo

81
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What is the treatment for Tetralogy

A

surgical repair w/in 1st year

place shunt if unable to undergo surgery