Cardio Short Case Flashcards

1
Q

Signs of Aortic Regurgitation

A

Collapsing pulse

Widened pulse pressure

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2
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Central signs of AR ?

A

Soft A2 - loss of normal splitting of S2 on inspiration

Volume loaded apex beat, displaced apex beat

Decrescendo diastolic murmur, loudest when sitting forward on expiration

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3
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AR murmur

A

Decrescendo diastolic murmur

Loudest on expiration when sitting forward

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4
Q

Causes of AR?

A
ACUTE 
Infective endocarditis
Dissecting aneurysm 
HTN 
Trauma 
CHRONIC 
Rheumatic heart disease 
Congenital bicuspid AV 
Ank spon
Marfan/ehlers Danlos syndromes 
Aortitis
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5
Q

Mitral stenosis murmur?

A

Low pitched mid diastolic murmur

Best heard at apex in left lateral position

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