Cardiology — Flashcards

Pulse pressure is _____ in patients with aortic stenosis

Hint: Wide or Narrow

What type of pulse is palpated in aortic regurgitation? _____

Quincke's signs (nailbed pulse) is observed in _____

Hint: condition

Mid-diastolic (Austin-Flint) murmur is auscultated in _____

Hint: valvular pathology

Marfan syndrome is associated with _____ & mitral valve prolapse

Hint: valvular pathology

What triad of symptoms is associated with aortic stenosis? _____

What investigations should be ordered for aortic regurgitation? 1st Line: _____ Before surgery: invasive cardiac catheterisation

Apex displacement may occur in aortic stenosis if there is _____

De Musset's signs (head bobbing) is generally a result of which valvular defect? _____

In the management of aortic regurgitation (particularly in Marfan syndrome), what class of medications is targeted at reducing aortic root dilation by lowering systolic blood pressure?\n_____