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What is the purpose of antibiotic prophylaxis against endocarditis?
What is the purpose of antibiotic prophylaxis against endocarditis?
- To improve blood circulation in the upper body
- To reduce the risk of heart muscle relaxation
- To increase blood flow to the lower part of the body
- To prevent infection of the heart valves during procedures (correct)
What is the purpose of balloon valvuloplasty in aortic stenosis treatment?
What is the purpose of balloon valvuloplasty in aortic stenosis treatment?
- To administer medications to reduce the heart rate
- To surgically remove the narrowed valve
- To open the narrowed valve using a catheter with a balloon (correct)
- To replace the narrowed valve with a mechanical prosthesis
Why is surgical valvotomy not a common procedure for aortic stenosis?
Why is surgical valvotomy not a common procedure for aortic stenosis?
- It is ineffective in enlarging the opening of the narrowed valve
- It is typically used for mitral valve stenosis, not aortic stenosis (correct)
- It involves surgically replacing the narrowed valve
- It is less durable than balloon valvuloplasty
Where does the narrowing typically occur in coarctation of the aorta?
Where does the narrowing typically occur in coarctation of the aorta?
Which type of coarctation of the aorta is more severe and can be life-threatening in newborns?
Which type of coarctation of the aorta is more severe and can be life-threatening in newborns?
What role do beta-blockers play in the pre-procedural management of aortic stenosis?
What role do beta-blockers play in the pre-procedural management of aortic stenosis?
Why might balloon valvuloplasty be considered for some younger patients with aortic stenosis?
Why might balloon valvuloplasty be considered for some younger patients with aortic stenosis?
What is a common symptom of coarctation of the aorta in newborns?
What is a common symptom of coarctation of the aorta in newborns?
Which diagnostic tool is primarily used to visualize the narrowing in coarctation of the aorta?
Which diagnostic tool is primarily used to visualize the narrowing in coarctation of the aorta?
What treatment is typically involved for coarctation of the aorta?
What treatment is typically involved for coarctation of the aorta?
