Chronic Rheumatic Heart Disease Flashcards
1
Q
Classic appearance of CRHD ?
A
Fish mouth appearance
2
Q
Fish mouth appearance cause ?
A
Scar=Fusion of commisure = Orifice small = Fish mouth
3
Q
Which valve in CRHD ?
A
Mitral valve
4
Q
Stenosis meaning >?
A
dec Caliber of the valve orifice
5
Q
Mitral valve fate in CRHD ?
A
Thickening of chordae tendineae
=Cusps
=Stenosis
6
Q
Regurgitation meaning ?
A
Backflow
7
Q
Aortic valve fate in CRHD ?
A
Fusion of the commissures
8
Q
Complications of CRHD ?
A
Infectious endocarditis
9
Q
Hallmark of ARF ?
A
Catterpillar nucleus
=Aschoff body
