Heart murmurs Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 valves, seperated by left and right sided
A
Left sided = Aortic and mitral
Right sided = tricuspid and pulmonary
2
Q
Causes of aortic stenosis
A
Age related calcification
Atherosclerotic disease
Rheumatic heart disease
Infective endocarditis
3
Q
Causes of mitral stenosis
A
Age related
Rheumatic heart disease (most common)
4
Q
Features of mitral stenosis
A
Malar flush
Loud S1
Mid diastolic murmur
Associated with AF
5
Q
Features of aortic stenosis
A
Can radiate to the carotids
Ejection systolic murmur
Slow rising pulse
Heaving
6
Q
Features of aortic regurgitation
A
Early diastolic murmur Wide pulse pressure Collapsing pulse Displaced apex All the weird signs
7
Q
Features of mitral regurgitation
A
Pan systolic murmur
Rumbling
