Valve Disease Flashcards
What causes S1?
Closure of AV valves
What causes S2?
Closure of SL valves
In relation to S1 and S2 when does systole occur?
Between S1 and S2
In relation to S1 and S2 when does diastole occur?
Between S2 and S1
What is S3?
Vibration of ventricular wall as filling slows
When does S3 occur?
Middle third of diastole
When is S3 normal?
Children
Young adults
Pregnancy
If pathological, what is S3 called?
Ventricular gallop
If pathological what is S3 associated with?
CHF
Where would you see S3 on a phonocardiogram?
Closer to and after S2
When does S4 occur?
After atrial contraction
In who can S4 be normal?
Elderly
If pathological S4 is called?
Atrial gallop
In what rhythm is S4 impossible, and why?
A fib, because atria arn’t contracting
If pathological S4 can be seen with what conditions?
HTN
Atrial stenosis
Angina
MI
Where would you see S4 on a phonocardiogram?
After S2 but closer to S1
Where is auscultation of aortic valve?
Right sternal border
2nd intercostal space
Where is auscultation of pulmonic valve?
Left sternal border
2nd intercostal space
Where is auscultation of tricuspid valve?
Left sternal border
5th intercostal space
Where is auscultation of mitral valve?
Mid-clavicular line
5th intercostal space
What is valve stenosis?
Valve leaflets adhere and are difficult to open