valve disease Flashcards
1
Q
raised JVP, ‘v’ waves
A
tricuspid regurgitation
2
Q
most common cause of aortic stenosis <70
A
bicuspid aortic valve
3
Q
most common cause of aortic stenosis >70
A
calcification of aortic valve
4
Q
where is tricuspid valve auscultated?
A
left sternal border at 4th intercostal space
5
Q
where is mitral valve auscultated?
A
left mid clavicular line at 5th intercostal space (apex)
6
Q
where is aortic valve auscultated?
A
right sternal border at 2nd intercostal space
7
Q
where is pulmonary valve auscultated
A
left sternal border at 2nd intercostal space
8
Q
mitral stenosis treatment
A
first line- balloon angioplasty
patients who aren’t suited for balloon angioplasty- mitral valve repair
patients with sign of heart failure- mitral valve replacement
