Aortic Stenosis Flashcards
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Symptoms of aortic stenosis
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Chest pain
Syncope
Heart failure
Sudden death may occur
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Prognosis of aortic stenosis
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If Asymptomatic prior to pregnancy likely to be ok
Those with symptoms or severe stenosis are at risk of acute left ventricular failure
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Avoid in aortic stenosis
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Hypotension
Tachycardia
Blood loss
Epidural
Oxytocin
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Ensure in aortic stenosis that
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Early placement of arterial line
Left uterine displacement
Aggressive tx of blood loss
In PPH early recourse to bimanual compression and misoprostol but syntometrine can be considered
