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What is the most common valvular lesion in the US?
What is the most common valvular lesion in the US?
- Aortic Stenosis (correct)
- Pulmonary Stenosis
- Tricuspid Regurgitation
- Mitral Stenosis
In Aortic Stenosis, what is the significance of a mid-systolic murmur in the 2nd right and left parasternal spaces?
In Aortic Stenosis, what is the significance of a mid-systolic murmur in the 2nd right and left parasternal spaces?
- It suggests hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- It is an expected finding in patients with atrial fibrillation
- It signifies significant flow obstruction across the aortic valve (correct)
- It indicates severe aortic insufficiency
Why is it mentioned that many patients with Aortic Stenosis are asymptomatic?
Why is it mentioned that many patients with Aortic Stenosis are asymptomatic?
- To emphasize that all elderly individuals are at risk until ruled out (correct)
- Due to the protective effects of certain medications
- To highlight their higher pain tolerance
- Because they have a different underlying heart condition
When might cardiac catheterization be necessary in Aortic Stenosis?
When might cardiac catheterization be necessary in Aortic Stenosis?
In cardiac auscultation, what grade describes murmurs that are moderately loud without a thrill?
In cardiac auscultation, what grade describes murmurs that are moderately loud without a thrill?
What is the most common cause of mitral stenosis?
What is the most common cause of mitral stenosis?
Which symptom is NOT typically associated with mitral stenosis?
Which symptom is NOT typically associated with mitral stenosis?
What classic sign is seen in the anterior valve leaflet in mitral stenosis?
What classic sign is seen in the anterior valve leaflet in mitral stenosis?
Which condition is NOT commonly associated with mitral regurgitation?
Which condition is NOT commonly associated with mitral regurgitation?
What is a potential consequence of an acute rupture in mitral regurgitation?
What is a potential consequence of an acute rupture in mitral regurgitation?
"Holosystolic murmur at apex" is a characteristic finding in which condition?
"Holosystolic murmur at apex" is a characteristic finding in which condition?
"Anxiety, orthostatic hypotension, and palpitations" are symptoms commonly associated with which condition?
"Anxiety, orthostatic hypotension, and palpitations" are symptoms commonly associated with which condition?
What type of murmur is typically heard in mid-to-late systole in mitral valve prolapse?
What type of murmur is typically heard in mid-to-late systole in mitral valve prolapse?
