Aortic Stenosis Flashcards
1
Q
What are the causes of aortic stenosis?
A
- Rheumatic heart disease
- Calcified bicuspid valve (age 50-60)
- Calcified tricuspid valve (70+)
2
Q
What type of murmur is aortic stenosis?
A
- Ejection systolic - crescendo, decrescendo
- Loudest in the aortic area
3
Q
What features are associated with aortic stenosis?
A
- 4 th heart sound
- Heaving apex
- Slow rising pulse
- Narrow pulse pressure
- Ejection click
- Quiet S2 if severe
4
Q
What are the differentials for aortic stenosis?
A
- aortic sclerosis
- HOCM
- PS (congenital, young female)
- Mitral regurgitation (systolic murmur)
