Pathologic Disease: Aortic Stenosis
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>When echocardiography results are inconclusive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In cardiac auscultation, what grade describes murmurs that are moderately loud without a thrill?

    <p>Grade III</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of mitral stenosis?

    <p>Rheumatic fever</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom is NOT typically associated with mitral stenosis?

    <p>Palpitations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What classic sign is seen in the anterior valve leaflet in mitral stenosis?

    <p>&quot;Doming&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is NOT commonly associated with mitral regurgitation?

    <p>Myocarditis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of an acute rupture in mitral regurgitation?

    <p>Pulmonary edema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "Holosystolic murmur at apex" is a characteristic finding in which condition?

    <p>Mitral stenosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "Anxiety, orthostatic hypotension, and palpitations" are symptoms commonly associated with which condition?

    <p>&quot;Functional mitral valve prolapse&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of murmur is typically heard in mid-to-late systole in mitral valve prolapse?

    <p>Mid-to-late systolic click and murmur</p> Signup and view all the answers

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