Signs Flashcards
1
Q
What is a parasternal heave a sign of?
A
RV hypertrophy
2
Q
What might cause the apex beat to be impalpable
A
Dextrocardia
Obese
Pericardial effusion
Emphysema
3
Q
What causes the apex beat to be displaced?
A
LV dilatation
cardiomegaly
RV enlargement
4
Q
How would you describe?
- AS
- AR
- MR
- MS
A
AS: ejection systolic radiating to the carotids
AR: end diastolic
MR: Pansystolic heard over heard over the MV and radiating to the axilla
MS: Low rubling diastolic heard over the axilla
5
Q
What signs are associated with AR
A
- De quickes: nails bopping
- De Mussets: head bopping
- collapsing pulse
