Pulmonary and aortic stenosis Flashcards
1
Q
supravalvular means what level?
A
pulmonary trunk level
2
Q
pulmonary stenosis is typically?
A
asymptomatic - referral to cardiac clinic for murmur
- incidental finding
3
Q
moderate - severe pulmonary stenosis symtoms?
A
exertional dyspnoea and fatigue
4
Q
pulmonary stenosis murmur is ?
where can it radiate?
A
Ejection systolic murmur upper left sternal border
back
5
Q
most common intervention for pulmonary stenosis?
A
balloon valvoplasty
- catheter - femoral vein - RA - Tri Valve - Pul Valve
6
Q
murmur type of aortic stenosis?
A
Ejection systolic murmur upper right sternal border
7
Q
where does aortic stenosis radiate to?
A
carotids
8
Q
syndrome associated with aortic stenosis - supravalvular stenosis
A
williams syndrome
9
Q
Treatment of aortic stenosis
A
balloon valvoplasty
- high pressure environment - aortic regurgitation often occurs
- valve replacement