Valve Dysfunction - Rhemautic Heart Disease Flashcards

1
Q

Aortic Stenosis

  • location
  • where does pressure increase?
A

Valve between aorta and left ventricle

-pressure increases in left ventricle

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2
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Clinical Features of aortic stenosis (4)

A

Reduced exercise tolerance
Angina when exercising
Fainting

ASYMPTOMATIC

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3
Q

Progression of Aortic Stenosis

A
  • Pharmacological or surgical treatment

- pulmonary oedema =left side

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