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Where is the murmur associated with mitral valve stenosis best heard?
Where is the murmur associated with mitral valve stenosis best heard?
- At the right sternal border
- At the base of the heart
- At the left sternal border
- At the apex of the heart (correct)
What change may be observed in the mitral valve leaflets in echocardiography of a patient with mitral valve stenosis?
What change may be observed in the mitral valve leaflets in echocardiography of a patient with mitral valve stenosis?
- Decreased size of left atrium
- Decreased thickness
- Increased excursion of valve leaflets
- Thickening of valve leaflets (correct)
Which sign may indicate pulmonary hypertension on a chest X-ray?
Which sign may indicate pulmonary hypertension on a chest X-ray?
- Decreased vascular markings
- Pleural effusion
- Rib notching
- Kerley B lines (correct)
What cardiac abnormality might an ECG show in a patient with mitral valve stenosis?
What cardiac abnormality might an ECG show in a patient with mitral valve stenosis?
In mitral valve stenosis, what position should the patient be in to best hear the murmur?
In mitral valve stenosis, what position should the patient be in to best hear the murmur?
Which medication is commonly used to decrease heart rate and cardiac output in patients with mitral valve stenosis?
Which medication is commonly used to decrease heart rate and cardiac output in patients with mitral valve stenosis?
What is the expected impact of left ventricular dilation on myofibrils?
What is the expected impact of left ventricular dilation on myofibrils?
In aortic regurgitation, which gene defect is associated with Marfan's syndrome?
In aortic regurgitation, which gene defect is associated with Marfan's syndrome?
Which symptom is more likely to be seen in acute aortic regurgitation?
Which symptom is more likely to be seen in acute aortic regurgitation?
Which auscultation finding is characteristic of aortic regurgitation?
Which auscultation finding is characteristic of aortic regurgitation?
What is the typical quality of the apex beat in aortic regurgitation?
What is the typical quality of the apex beat in aortic regurgitation?
Which murmur is associated with aortic regurgitation and radiates to the lower left sternal edge?
Which murmur is associated with aortic regurgitation and radiates to the lower left sternal edge?
What is a characteristic auscultation finding in mitral regurgitation?
What is a characteristic auscultation finding in mitral regurgitation?
Which diagnostic test may show cardiomegaly and dilated left ventricle in mitral regurgitation?
Which diagnostic test may show cardiomegaly and dilated left ventricle in mitral regurgitation?
What treatment option is recommended for symptomatic patients with mitral regurgitation?
What treatment option is recommended for symptomatic patients with mitral regurgitation?
Which condition is a common contributing risk factor for arrhythmia, endocarditis, and stroke?
Which condition is a common contributing risk factor for arrhythmia, endocarditis, and stroke?
In which patient population is mitral valve prolapse more commonly seen?
In which patient population is mitral valve prolapse more commonly seen?
What change in sound is associated with lying on the left side in mitral regurgitation?
What change in sound is associated with lying on the left side in mitral regurgitation?
