Aortic Stenosis Flashcards
1
Q
when do you hear an aortic stenosis murmur best
A
at the right sternal edge
Leaning forwards
on expiration
2
Q
what might you see on ECG in aortic stenosis
A
LV hypertrophy
LBBB
3
Q
what type of pulse might you feel in AS
A
regular
small volume
slow rising
4
Q
what is the AS triad
A
angina
dyspnoea
syncope
5
Q
what are the four most common causes of AS
A
bicuspid valve
calcific
congenital
rheumatic