Internal Features of the heart Flashcards by Cailíosa NíDhúill | Brainscape

Q

What can cause heart murmurs?

A

Stenosis
Insufficiency
Atresia

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Q

How can valves be damaged ?

A

aging
rheumatic fever
endocarditis
CT disorders (Marfans)
tumours (rare)
birth defects

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Q

What causes Marfans ?

A

Defect in fibrolin

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