Aortic Valve Stenosis Flashcards
1
Q
What is aortic valve stenosis?
A
Aortic valve stenosis is a condition in which the aortic valve is narrowed restricting blood flow
2
Q
What are the causes of aortic valve stenosis?
A
Rheumatic fever
Congenital
Cusp fusion
Calcification of the valve cusps
3
Q
What are the signs of aortic valve stenosis?
A
Ejection systolic murmur
Slow rising pulse
Small volume carotid pulse
4
Q
What are the symptoms of aortic valve stenosis?
A
Reduced exercise tolerance test Angina Dysponea Heart failure Palpitations Syncope
5
Q
What investigations would be used in aortic stenosis?
A
ECG CXR Echoangiogram Exercise tolerance test Liver function test Doppler
6
Q
What treatments are their for aortic stenosis?
A
Prosthetic valve replacement
