valvular heart diseases definitions

Question 1

aortic regurgitation

Answer 1

Reflux of blood from the aorta through the aortic valve into the left ventricle during diastole (diastolic murmur)

Question 2

Aortic stenosis

Answer 2

Aortic valve is too small, narrow, or stiff, resulting in the obstruction of blood flow from the left ventricle to the aorta during systole

Question 3

mitral regurgitation

Answer 3

Occurs when blood leaks back through the mitral valve during systole

Question 4

mitral stenosis

Answer 4

Occurs when there is obstruction to flow through the mitral valve during diastole

Question 5

innocent functional murmur

Answer 5

A murmur which is not indicative of underlying pathology