Aortic regurgitation Flashcards
1
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describe what type of murmur aortic regurgitation is
A
high pitched early diastolic murmur
2
Q
describe what happens in aortic regurgitation
A
blood flows back into left ventricle after systole due to ‘soft aortic valve’
3
Q
what are the symptoms of aortic regurgitation
A
dizziness, chest pain, breathlessness
4
Q
what are the signs of aortic regurgitation
A
collapsing pulse, displaced apex, early diastolic murmur heard at left sternal edge
5
Q
what are some causes of aortic regurgitation
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endocarditis, rheumatic, aortic dissection, marfans syndrome
6
Q
what pharmacological treatment is used in aortic regurgitation
A
ACE inhibitors(e.g. lisinopril) and diuretics
7
Q
what surgical treatment is used in aortic regurgitation
A
valve replacement
