14 Questions
Which murmur occurs between the first heart sound (S1) and the second heart sound (S2) during systole?
Aortic stenosis
What are the consequences of mitral valve regurgitation?
Volume overload in the left atrium and pulmonary circulation
Which condition causes turbulent blood flow from the ventricles to the atria during systole?
Mitral valve regurgitation
What are the clinical features of mitral valve regurgitation?
Fatigue, shortness of breath, and palpitations
When do diastolic murmurs occur?
Between the second heart sound (S2) and the first heart sound (S1) during diastole
What is a characteristic consequence of mitral stenosis?
Left atrial enlargement
Which valve is located between the left atrium and left ventricle?
Mitral (Bicuspid) Valve
What is the function of the tricuspid valve?
Prevents backflow of blood from the right ventricle to the right atrium during ventricular contraction
What defines mitral regurgitation (MR)?
Abnormal leakage of blood from the left ventricle back into the left atrium during ventricular contraction
What causes mitral regurgitation?
Mitral valve prolapse
During which phase does mitral regurgitation occur?
Systole
Which valve is located between the right ventricle and pulmonary artery?
Pulmonary Valve
What is a potential cause of mitral regurgitation?
Aortic stenosis
Where is the aortic valve located?
Between the left ventricle and aorta.
Test your knowledge of cardiac heart valves, including their locations and functions, and understand pathophysiologic dysfunctions such as mitral regurgitation. Learn to differentiate between systolic and diastolic murmurs.
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