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Aortic Valve Replacement Procedures Overview

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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?

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?

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?

Before the origin of the left subclavian artery Signup and view all the answers

Which type of coarctation of the aorta is more severe and can be life-threatening in newborns?

Preductal coarctation Signup and view all the answers

What role do beta-blockers play in the pre-procedural management of aortic stenosis?

To reduce the workload on the left ventricle by slowing the heart rate Signup and view all the answers

Why might balloon valvuloplasty be considered for some younger patients with aortic stenosis?

They might not be suitable candidates for valve replacement yet Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of coarctation of the aorta in newborns?

Weak pulses in the legs Signup and view all the answers

Which diagnostic tool is primarily used to visualize the narrowing in coarctation of the aorta?

Echocardiogram Signup and view all the answers

What treatment is typically involved for coarctation of the aorta?

Surgery to remove the narrowing Signup and view all the answers