healthcare maint

Question 1

Systolic Bruits

Answer 1

middle or upper portions of the carotid arteries indicate possible partial arterial obstruction from atherosclerosis

Question 2

If someone older than 40 yo has an S3 heart sound, it is indicative of what?

Answer 2

heart failure

Question 3

If someone has an S4 heart sound, it is indicative of possible…..

Answer 3

decreased ventricular compliance

Question 4

Aortic sclerosis

Answer 4

thickening at base of cusps w/ fibrous tissue & calcification
causes a BRISK carotid upstroke

Question 5

Aortic stenosis

Answer 5

Valve leaflets are calcified & immobile, which results in outflow obstruction
causes a DELAYED carotid upstroke

Question 6

How many years after aortic sclerosis does Mitral Regurgitation occur?

Answer 6

~10 years

Question 7

What are the two most common causes of morbidity & mortality in developed countries?

Answer 7

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) & Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA)