Aortic Stenosis Flashcards
1
Q
What are the causes of aortic stenosis?
A
Calcification/degeneration (age)
Rheumatic fever
Radiation exposure
Bicuspid aortic valve
2
Q
What are the symptoms of aortic stenosis?
A
Breathlessness
Syncope
Angina
3
Q
What are the signs of aortic stenosis?
A
Pulse - slow rising, low volume
Reduced pulse pressure
Apex thrusting
4
Q
What is auscultated with aortic stenosis?
A
Systolic thrill - aortic area
Harsh ejection systolic murmur, radiating to carotids
Loudest on expiration and leaning forward
Soft S2
5
Q
How us Aortic stenosis treated?
A
Balloon dilatation/valve replacement
6
Q
ECG of aortic stenosis?
A
ST depression, T inversion in I, ALL, V5 and V6
