Aortic Stenosis Flashcards
1
Q
What percentage of congenital heart disease does aortic stenosis attribute to?
A
5%
2
Q
What diseases/processes is aortic stenosis associated with?
A
- Williams Syndrome
- Coaractation of the aorta
- Turner’s syndrome
3
Q
What type of aortic stenosis does William’s syndrome cause?
A
- Supravalvular aortic stenosis
4
Q
What is the management of aortic stenosis?
A
- aim to avoid or delay valve replacement for as long as possible
- balloon valvomtomy
5
Q
When is balloon valvotomy indicated?
A
if the gradient across the valve is > 60 mmHg
