Cardiomyopathy and Valvular pathology Flashcards

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What is aortic regurgitation?

A

leaking of aortic valve of the heart
> blood to flow in reverse direction during ventricular diastole

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Causes of aortic regurgitation?

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aortic valve problem
distortion or dilation of the aortic root and ascending aorta

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Early diastolic murmur
collapsing pulse wide pulse pressure
quincke signs
SOB

A

aortic regurgitation

QUINCKE - nailbed pulsation

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