Aortic Regurgitation Flashcards
1
Q
what is it
A
soft aortic valve causing back flow of blood
do not close properly
early diastolic murmur
2
Q
what are symptoms
A
breathlessness
chest pain
pounding heart
3
Q
what are signs
A
high volume collapsing pulse
displaced apex
corrigans sign - powerful pulsing of carotids causing ear movement of head nodding
4
Q
what causes it
A
marfans syndrome UC connective tissue disorders (SLE) endocarditis rheumatic HD
5
Q
how is it diagnosed
A
CXR
echo
ECG
6
Q
how is it surgically treated
A
valve replacement
7
Q
how is it medically treated
A
ACEI (lisinopril, ramipril, enalapril)
Diuretics
8
Q
what are the complications
A
heart failure