Nagelhout Chp 25 - CV Flashcards
What is normal aortic valve area
2.5 - 3.5 cm2
What is aortic stenosis and what are the causes :
Normal area is 2.5 - 3.5 cm2 . Reduction of 1/3 to 1/2 of the valve area means stenosis.
The narrowing results in obstruction of blood flow into the aorta .
Causes : 1) degeneration and calcification of the leaflets or
2) presence of bicuspid instead of tricuspid valve .
Patient with aortic regurgitation , how will you select muscle relaxant for the patient ?
Goal in aortic regurgitation is to 1) maintain normal to elevates HR . Pancuronium/ vagolytic good choice . But the potential for sux to cause bradycardia should be considered before administration.
What are the main anesthetic goal for patient with aortic regurgitation ?
HR : Normal to high with NSR
Preload : normal to high
Afterload : decreased
AVOID myocardial depression
Describe the difference between ACUTE and CHRONIC aortic regurgitation and
Acute : LV has no time to compensate for increase in LV volume = LV failure, Pulmonary edema , CV collapse may ensue .
Chronic : no s/s shown for a long time , during normal activity the symptoms are not incapacitating . As long as the mitral valve patience does not result from LVH , pulmonary circulation is preserved. End stage AR = myocardial failure, decreased CO , high elevation in LVEDV and pulmonary edema
What valve area and transvalular gradient is considered to be AS( Aortic Stenosis ) ?
N
Normal SVR
800 to 1500 dynes/sec/cm5
Normal Pulmonary vascular resistance is
50 to 150 dynes/sec/cm5
What is severe aortic stenosis ?
Valve area less than 0.8 cm2
And transvalvular gradient > 50 mmHg
What does increase DBP cause to AR?
Increases the backward pressure gradient which results in an increase in the proportion of SV that regurgitates back into the left ventricle
MC conditions affecting the aortic leaflets that result in AR ?
Rheumatic Fever
Bicuspid aortic valve
Infective endocarditis
Use of anorexigenic ( diet ) drugs
What is AR?
Failure of the aortic valve leaflet to velodrome properly due to disease of the aortic root or of the leaflets themselves
Why is Afib or a junction alone rhythm so detrimental to a patient with aortic stenosis?
There is DECREASED pressure gradient between the LA and the LV bc of the aortic stenosis , and the atrial kick is needed to achieve adequate LV filling. Afib and Junctional rhythms knock out that extra 20 30 % that is needed and results in CHF and hypotension
How is CO affected with aortic stenosis ?
At rest = CO is normal
Exertion = heart cannot increase CO = angina and dyspnea , even though there is no CAD
How is myocardial oxygen and demand affected by aortic stenosis ?
The demand is INCREASED bc of concentric ventricular hypertrophy and
The supppy is DECREASED bc of intramyicardial vessels during systole restricts arterial flow to the myocardium.
75% of patients with aortic stenosis die within
3 years if valve not replaced
S/S of severe aortic stenosis
Classic triad :
Angina , Syncope , CHF
Aortic regurgitation medical management ?
Reduce Afterload = reduce transvalvular gradient = easy forward flow out of LV => Hydralazine and nifedipine .
If acute exacerbation : Nitroprusside or Dobutamine can be used
Patient has mild mitral stenosis, what will the heart do to compensate in order to maintain a good SV ? What factors can cause this compensation not to occur ?
The left atrial pressure will increase in an attempt to increase blood flow through the narrow valve .
If tachycardia or Afib the increase in atrial pressure will not work and will not be able to maintain the SV
Mitral regurgitation vs Mitral stenosis .what are the goals for each ? How are they similar ?
MR = Increase HR and decrease afterload
MS= normal or decreased HR and normal afterload
In both: NSR, Maintain preload normal to increased levels , AVOID increase in PVR