Valvular Hrt Dis (Aortic Stenosis-AS)

Question 1

What is aortic stenosis (AS)?

Answer 1

A condition characterized by the narrowing of the aortic valve opening.

Question 2

What are the causes of aortic stenosis?

Answer 2

• Degenerative calcification
• Rheumatic disease

Question 3

What are the symptoms of aortic stenosis?

Answer 3

• Exertional dyspnea
• Angina
• Syncope

Question 4

What are the examination findings for aortic stenosis?

Answer 4

• Weak and delayed arterial pulses (parvus et tardus)
• Systolic murmur – loudest at 2nd R intercostal space

Question 5

What imaging findings are associated with aortic stenosis?

Answer 5

Left ventricular hypertrophy

Question 6

What is the treatment for aortic stenosis?

Answer 6

• Avoid strenuous activity
• Standard heart failure treatment
• Valve replacement
• Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) – for patients with surgical risk

Question 7

Fill in the blank: Aortic stenosis can lead to _______.

Answer 7

[exertional dyspnea, angina, syncope]

Question 8

True or False: Aortic stenosis is only caused by degenerative calcification.

Answer 8

False