Aortic Stenosis Pathophysiology Quiz

Aortic Stenosis is the most common valvular lesion in the US.

A bicuspid valve is more commonly associated with Aortic Stenosis in younger patients than a tricuspid valve.

Aortic Stenosis is typically associated with symptoms such as angina, syncope, and CHF.

75% of patients with symptoms of Aortic Stenosis die within 3 years without valve replacement.

The contour of the diamond-shaped murmur in Aortic Stenosis relates to the severity of the pressure gradient across the valve.

Mitral valve prolapse is the most common cause of valvular heart disease.

Mitral stenosis is a rapid process that can develop within 10 years.

A transvalvular gradient of 20 mmHg is considered indicative of severe/critical mitral stenosis.

Mitral regurgitation often presents with immediate symptoms that are specific and easily identifiable.

Chordae tendineae play a role in the pathophysiology of mitral regurgitation.

Mitral stenosis causes a mid-systolic click on auscultation.

Mitral stenosis is associated with symptoms like orthopnea and paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea.

Functional assessment in cardiac auscultation starts with a physical exam.

Mitral regurgitation can lead to long-term enlargement of the left ventricle as a form of compensation.

Pulmonary hypertension is a common complication of mitral stenosis.