Valvular disease

Question 1

Normal oriice of the mitral valve

a. 2-4cm2
b. 1-3cm2
c. 4-6cm2
d. 6-8cm2

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Aortic stenosis results to

a. Decrease pulmonary capillary pressure due to

increased LA and LV diastolic pressure

b. Imbalance between myocardium O2 demand

and supply

c. Decreased blood pressure due to vasodilation

while exercise w/o a fixed Cardiac Output

d. Sudden fall in Cardiac output produced by

arrhythmia

Answer 2

*

Question 3

Physical finding for Aortic stenosis

a. Bisferiens pulse
b. Widened pulse pressure
c. Pulsus parvus et tardus

Answer 3

*

Question 4

Most accurate non-invasive technique for detection and estimation of mitral valve regurgitation
A. ECG
B. Echocardiography
C. Chest x ray
D. Hemodynamic studies

Answer 4

B

Question 5

PE findings in aortic stenosis

A. Bisferiens pulse
B. Widened pulse pressure
C. Pulsus parvus et tardus
D. Austin flint murmur

Answer 5

C