Ejection Systolic Murmur Features Flashcards
1
Q
What is the pulse feature in aortic stenosis?
A
Slow-rising carotid pulse
Narrow pulse pressure
Soft S2 heart sound
2
Q
What S2 heart sound correlates with severity in aortic stenosis?
A
Absent s2
3
Q
What is aortic sclerosis?
A
Ejection systolic with normal S2 and pulse. It occurs due to irregular aortic leaflet thickening, but no impairment of valve leaflet and Doppler velocity.
