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Valvular Heart Dz
PA CLin Med
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Health Care
Graduate
11/01/2009

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what is the murmur assoc w aortic stenosis?
Definition
harsh systolic ejection murmur - late peaking
s4 gallop from LVH
Term
3 Sx of aortic stenosis:
Definition
1. angina
2. syncope
3. CHF
Term
median survival of aortic stenosis with angina:
Definition
5 yrs
Term
median survival of aortic stenosis with syncope:
Definition
3yrs
Term
median survival of aortic stenosis with CHF:
Definition
2 years
Term
what is the test of choice in Dx of aortic stenosis?
Definition
Echo 2D/color doppler
Term
Echo will show what in aortic stenosis?
Definition
LAE/LVH
Term
Tx for aortic stenosis:
Definition
valve replacement; synthetic or bioprosthetic
Term
which abnormalities of the leaflets may lead to aortic regurge? 4
Definition
1. Rheumatic
2. Bicuspid
3. Degenerative
4. Endocarditis
Term
2 etiologies of aortic regurge:
Definition
1. abnormalities in the leaflets
2. Dilation of aortic annulus
Term
aortic regurge may lead to _____ ______ ______ in the lungs.
Definition
pulmonary venous congestion
Term
which chambers are enlarged in aortic regurge?
Definition
Left Ventricle/Atrium
Term
Major Sx of aortic regurge:
Definition
Dyspnea on exertion; fatigue
(inadequate cardiac output)
Term
what is the test of choice in Dx aortic regurge?
Definition
Echo 2D/color doppler
Term
Echo shows what in aortic regurge?
Definition
LAE, LVH
Term
What is the name of the murmur assoc w aortic regurge:
Definition
Austin Flint Murmur
Term
what is making the sound of the murmur in aortic regurge?
Definition
vibration of the anterior leaflet of the mitral valve
Term
Tx for symptomatic aortic regurge:
Definition
Aortic valve replacement
Term
Tx for asymptomatic aortic regurge:
Definition
1. serial check ups w echo
2. SBE prophylaxis
3. vasodilators
4. diuretics
Term
2 etiologies for mitral valve regurge:
Definition
1. Alterations in leaflets/commissures/annulus caused by rheumatic/MVP/Endocarditis
2. Alterations of LV or LA size and function
Term
4 Sx of mitral regurge:
Definition
1. fatigue/weakness
2. Dyspnea/orthopnea
3. Right sided CHF
4. MVP
Term
what is the murmur assoc w mitral valve regurge?
Definition
holosystolic apical blowing murmur
Term
where is the apical impulse displaced to in mitral regurge?
Definition
apical impulse is displaced laterally
Term
S3 gallop in mitral regurge is increased in volume when?
Definition
during diastole
Term
test of choice for mitral regurge:
Definition
Echo 2D/color doppler
Term
Echo shows what in mitral regurge?
Definition
LAE,LVH
Term
2 categories of Tx for mitral regurge:
Definition
1. Drugs (diuretics/vasodilators)
2. Surgery (MV replacement/MV repair)
Term
what is the 10yr survival rate for mitral valve replacement?
Definition
50%
Term
what is the 10yr survival rate for mitral valve repair?
Definition
80%
Term
S/Sx for mitral valve prolapse:
Definition
1. CP
2. Palpitations
3. Mid-systolic click
4. late systolic murmur
Term
prognosis for mitral valve prolapse:
Definition
benign; rare complications
Term
what is the test of choice in Dx mitral valve prolapse?
Definition
Echo 2D/color doppler
Term
which valvular disorder leads to left atrial HTN?
Definition
mitral stenosis
Term
mitral stenosis may lead to which arrhythmia?
Definition
atrial fib
Term
mitral stenosis leads to stasis of flow in the left atrium which leads to high risk of:
Definition
atrial thrombus/embolus
Term
which valvular disorder leads to limited left ventricular filling?
Definition
mitral stenosis
Term
what affect would mitral stenosis have on pulmonary vasculature?
Definition
pulmonary venous congestion
Term
5 Sx of mitral stenosis:
Definition
1. Dyspnea
2. Fatigue
3. Intolerance to increased volume
4. Intolerance to increased HR
5. hemoptysis
Term
what accounts for the etiology of nearly all cases of mitral stenosis in adults?
Definition
Rheumatic
Term
what are the heart sounds assoc w mitral stenosis?
Definition
1. loud S1
2. opening snap
3. Diastolic apical murmur
Term
what is the test of choice in Dx mitral stenosis?
Definition
Echo 2D/color doppler
Term
echo shows what in mitral stenosis?
Definition
A fib, LAE, RAE, RVH
Term
what is the surgical Tx for mitral valve stenosis?
Definition
1. Percutaneous balloon valvulaoplasty
2. open commisurotomy - valve repair
3. mitral valve replacement
Term
in percutaeous balloon valvulaoplasty the valve has to meet criteria:
Definition
non-calcified pliable valve
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