Cardiomyopathy and Valvular pathology Flashcards
1
Q
What is aortic regurgitation?
A
leaking of aortic valve of the heart
> blood to flow in reverse direction during ventricular diastole
2
Q
Causes of aortic regurgitation?
A
aortic valve problem
distortion or dilation of the aortic root and ascending aorta
3
Q
Early diastolic murmur
collapsing pulse wide pulse pressure
quincke signs
SOB
A
aortic regurgitation
QUINCKE - nailbed pulsation
4
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