aortic regurgitation Flashcards
1
Q
what is aortic regurgitation?
A
when the aortic valve does not shut properly and hence there is a backflow of blood
2
Q
what are causes of aortic regurgitation?
A
rheumatic fever, infective endocarditis, connective tissue diseases, bicuspid aortic valve
3
Q
what are signs of aortic regurgitation?
A
early diastolic murmur, intensity of the murmur is increased by the handgrip manoeuvre, collapsing pulse, wide pulse presure, Quincke’s sign, De Musset’s sign, mid- diastolic Austin-Flint murmur in severe AR
4
Q
treatment for aortic regurgitation?
A
aortic valve replacement
