Aortic Stenosis and Regurgitation Flashcards
1
Q
What does aortic stenosis sound like?
A
- most common valve disease
-ejection-systolic, high pitched murmur
2
Q
Signs of aortic stenosis
A
- radiates to carotids
- slow rising pulse and narrow pulse pressure
- exertional syncope
3
Q
What are the causes of aortic stenosis ?
A
-Idiopathic age related calcification
Rheumatic heart disease
4
Q
What does aortic regurgitation sound like?
A
-early diastolic, soft murmur
- associated with collapsing pulse
5
Q
What does aortic regurgitation lead to?
A
Heart failure
6
Q
What are the causes of aortic regurgitation?
A
idiopathic age related weakness
Connective tissue disorders such as Ehlers Danlos syndrome or Marfan syndrome
