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What type of valve replacement is recommended for patients over 65 years old?
What type of valve replacement is recommended for patients over 65 years old?
What surgical procedure is primarily used to treat mitral stenosis?
What surgical procedure is primarily used to treat mitral stenosis?
Which type of prosthetic valve is more likely to require reintervention due to degeneration?
Which type of prosthetic valve is more likely to require reintervention due to degeneration?
What is the main reason for choosing a mechanical valve in a patient?
What is the main reason for choosing a mechanical valve in a patient?
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What is a common complication associated with mechanical prosthetic valves?
What is a common complication associated with mechanical prosthetic valves?
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Which statement is true regarding closed intra-cardiac operations?
Which statement is true regarding closed intra-cardiac operations?
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What type of surgery involves diverting venous inflow through an artificial heart-lung machine?
What type of surgery involves diverting venous inflow through an artificial heart-lung machine?
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What adverse effect is associated with A1 receptor actions?
What adverse effect is associated with A1 receptor actions?
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Which condition is most likely associated with young pregnant females experiencing acute coronary occlusion?
Which condition is most likely associated with young pregnant females experiencing acute coronary occlusion?
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Which of the following defines unstable angina (UA)?
Which of the following defines unstable angina (UA)?
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Which complication is most frequently associated with a mitral prosthetic valve?
Which complication is most frequently associated with a mitral prosthetic valve?
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What can be a contributing factor to acute coronary syndrome unrelated to atherosclerosis?
What can be a contributing factor to acute coronary syndrome unrelated to atherosclerosis?
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Which of these is NOT a hypercoagulable state associated with acute coronary syndrome?
Which of these is NOT a hypercoagulable state associated with acute coronary syndrome?
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What is the treatment option for acute prosthetic valve thrombosis?
What is the treatment option for acute prosthetic valve thrombosis?
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How is NSTEMI distinguished from unstable angina?
How is NSTEMI distinguished from unstable angina?
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What type of surgical incision is commonly used for coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG)?
What type of surgical incision is commonly used for coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG)?
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Which of the following is a potential consequence of prosthetic valve stenosis?
Which of the following is a potential consequence of prosthetic valve stenosis?
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What role does cocaine use play in acute coronary syndrome?
What role does cocaine use play in acute coronary syndrome?
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What is the primary purpose of administering heparin during CABG surgery?
What is the primary purpose of administering heparin during CABG surgery?
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What is the typical physical examination finding in most patients with non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome?
What is the typical physical examination finding in most patients with non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome?
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What type of regurgitation can occur due to suture dehiscence in a prosthetic valve?
What type of regurgitation can occur due to suture dehiscence in a prosthetic valve?
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Which of the following is characteristic of microvascular angina?
Which of the following is characteristic of microvascular angina?
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Which symptom is not typically associated with prosthetic valve thrombosis?
Which symptom is not typically associated with prosthetic valve thrombosis?
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What complication can occur due to paravalvular regurgitation in patients with prosthetic valves?
What complication can occur due to paravalvular regurgitation in patients with prosthetic valves?
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What is the most common cause of mitral stenosis?
What is the most common cause of mitral stenosis?
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Which of the following is NOT a clinical sign associated with valve lesions?
Which of the following is NOT a clinical sign associated with valve lesions?
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Which investigation method is typically used for diagnosing valvular heart diseases?
Which investigation method is typically used for diagnosing valvular heart diseases?
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What is the primary treatment method for severe mitral stenosis?
What is the primary treatment method for severe mitral stenosis?
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Which patients are most likely to benefit from surgical treatment of valvular heart diseases?
Which patients are most likely to benefit from surgical treatment of valvular heart diseases?
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Which department collaborated in the development of the Cardiology module?
Which department collaborated in the development of the Cardiology module?
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Which of the following is a complication associated with untreated mitral stenosis?
Which of the following is a complication associated with untreated mitral stenosis?
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What is the primary learning objective regarding valvular heart diseases?
What is the primary learning objective regarding valvular heart diseases?
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What is the commonest cause of aortic stenosis?
What is the commonest cause of aortic stenosis?
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Which of the following is NOT a symptom of aortic stenosis?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of aortic stenosis?
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What physiological response occurs due to aortic stenosis leading to myocardial ischemia?
What physiological response occurs due to aortic stenosis leading to myocardial ischemia?
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Which clinical indicator correlates better with the severity of aortic stenosis than the intensity of the murmur?
Which clinical indicator correlates better with the severity of aortic stenosis than the intensity of the murmur?
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What examination finding is associated with aortic stenosis?
What examination finding is associated with aortic stenosis?
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Which statement about aortic stenosis murmur is accurate?
Which statement about aortic stenosis murmur is accurate?
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What is the prognosis for a symptomatic patient with aortic stenosis?
What is the prognosis for a symptomatic patient with aortic stenosis?
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What differentiates aortic valve sclerosis in the elderly from aortic stenosis?
What differentiates aortic valve sclerosis in the elderly from aortic stenosis?
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Study Notes
Valvular Heart Diseases
- Mitral stenosis is the most common valvular lesion arising from rheumatic fever.
- Other causes of mitral stenosis include senile calcification of a trileaflet valve and congenital calcification of a bicuspid aortic valve.
- Pathogenesis: Aortic stenosis leads to increased left ventricular (LV) systolic pressure and hypertrophy, resulting in symptoms like dyspnea, angina, and syncope.
- Classic symptoms of aortic stenosis: Angina pectoris, syncopal attacks, and dyspnea/orthopnea due to congestive heart failure (CHF).
- Life expectancy drops below 5 years once symptoms manifest.
- Examination findings include pulsus tardus et parvus, carotid thrills, and specific auscultation sounds (muffled S2, S4, aortic ejection click).
- Severity of aortic stenosis is indicated by factors such as abnormal pulse, heaving apex, and the murmur's duration and timing.
- Differential diagnoses for aortic stenosis include aortic valve sclerosis, functional AS murmur, hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, and mitral regurgitation.
Acute Coronary Syndromes
- Non-atherosclerotic causes of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) include coronary artery spasm, spontaneous coronary dissection, coronary embolization, and microvascular angina.
- Unstable angina (UA) is characterized by increasing severity and frequency of angina, occurring at rest or showing resistance to nitrates.
- UA and non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) share similar clinical presentations, requiring hospitalization for treatment.
- ECG changes, particularly dynamic ST-segment deviations or T-wave inversions, help distinguish NSTEMI from UA.
Cardiac Surgery
- Types of cardiac operations: extracardiac operations, closed intra-cardiac operations for valve stenosis, and open cardiac operations employing cardiopulmonary bypass.
- Mitral Stenosis Treatment: Includes closed/open valvotomy and mitral valve replacement for calcified or double lesions.
- Aortic valve diseases require aortic valve replacement.
- Two main types of prosthetic valves: bioprosthetic (porcine/bovine) and mechanical. Mechanical valves require lifelong anticoagulants and have more bleeding complications.
- Bioprosthetic valves are recommended for older patients or those at risk of bleeding.
- Complications of mechanical valves include thrombosis, embolism, endocarditis, and valve dysfunction (stenosis/regurgitation).
- Coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) is indicated for diseases of the left main coronary artery or multi-vessel disease and involves general anesthesia and median sternotomy.
Miscellaneous Key Points
- Cardiac markers differentiate NSTEMI from UA.
- Monitoring and management of anticoagulant therapy are critical in patients with mechanical valves.
- Hemolysis can occur with para-valvular regurgitation, indicated by low hemoglobin and increased reticulocytes.
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This quiz covers key topics in cardiology as part of the fourth level curriculum. Students will explore valvular heart diseases, infective endocarditis, cardiovascular epidemiology, and atherosclerosis. It's designed to enhance understanding of crucial cardiovascular conditions and their risk factors.
