valvular heart disease Flashcards
What is a 3rd heart sound described as
gallop rhythm
In older patients a third heart sound can be suggestive of
heart failure
What causes a 4th heart sound
Stiff or hypertrophic ventricles
Mitral stenosis can cause left atrial
hypertrophy
Aortic stenosis can cause left ventricular
hypertrophy
Mitral regurgitation can cause left atrial
dilatation
Aortic regurgitation can cause left ventricular
dilatation
Aortic stenosis murmur is …
(Three characteristics)
ejection systolic
high pitched
crescendo - decrescendo
Other signs of aortic stenosis (4)
Thrill in aortic area
Slow rising pulse
Narrow pulse pressure
Exertional syncope
Causes of aortic stenosis
Age
Bicuspid aortic valve
Rheumatic heart disease
Characteristics of aortic regurgitation murmur
(3)
early diastolic
soft
rumbling
Other signs of aortic regurgitation (4)
Thrill
Collapsing pulse
Wide pulse pressure
Pulmonary oedema
Causes of aortic regurgitation
age
bicuspid aortic valve
connective tissue disorders
mid diastolic
low pitched
Signs of mitral stenosis (3)
Tapping apex beat
Malar flush
Atrial fibrillation