Norton - Valvular Flashcards
1
Q
Commissural fusion is found in
A
rheumatic aortic stenosis but NOT degenerative
2
Q
what kind of hypertrophy occurs from calcific aortic stenosis
A
concentric LV hypertrophy
3
Q
does aortic valve need to be bicuspid to calcify?
A
No
“senile calcific aortic stenosis” - seen with normal tricuspid aortic valve
4
Q
number one cause of infective endocarditis in drug abusers
A
staph aureus
5
Q
prosthetic valves
A
staph epidermidis
6
Q
structural deterioration
A
bioprostheses
7
Q
Thromboembolic complications
A
mechanical valves
8
Q
Important for diagnosis of infective endocarditis
A
positive blood culture
9
Q
Common findings with infective endocarditis
A
fever
murmur
10
Q
janeway lesions
A
erythematous lesions - palms/soles
11
Q
osler nodes
A
subcutaneous nodules in pulp of digits
12
Q
Roth spots
A
retinal hemorrhage
