Cardio Short Case Flashcards
1
Q
Signs of Aortic Regurgitation
A
Collapsing pulse
Widened pulse pressure
2
Q
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
3
Q
AR murmur
A
Decrescendo diastolic murmur
Loudest on expiration when sitting forward
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
5
Q
Mitral stenosis murmur?
A
Low pitched mid diastolic murmur
Best heard at apex in left lateral position