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What does a heart murmur sound like?
What does a heart murmur sound like?
How are heart murmurs graded?
How are heart murmurs graded?
What is usually the cause of a grade III systolic murmur in adults?
What is usually the cause of a grade III systolic murmur in adults?
What is a grade IV systolic murmur commonly accompanied by?
What is a grade IV systolic murmur commonly accompanied by?
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What typically accompanies a short grade II systolic murmur that can be considered normal?
What typically accompanies a short grade II systolic murmur that can be considered normal?
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What may not produce an easily heard murmur despite its presence?
What may not produce an easily heard murmur despite its presence?
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What is the underlying cause of Aortic Sclerosis valve patients requiring surgery?
What is the underlying cause of Aortic Sclerosis valve patients requiring surgery?
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Which symptom is commonly associated with Aortic Stenosis?
Which symptom is commonly associated with Aortic Stenosis?
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Where is the abnormal systolic murmur typically heard in patients with Aortic Stenosis?
Where is the abnormal systolic murmur typically heard in patients with Aortic Stenosis?
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What is the key factor that the gradient in echocardiogram is dependent on in evaluating Aortic Stenosis severity?
What is the key factor that the gradient in echocardiogram is dependent on in evaluating Aortic Stenosis severity?
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In Aortic Stenosis, what Peak Gradient range indicates Severe stenosis?
In Aortic Stenosis, what Peak Gradient range indicates Severe stenosis?
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Where is the murmur typically heard in a patient with Lesion Aortic Stenosis?
Where is the murmur typically heard in a patient with Lesion Aortic Stenosis?
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In which heart sound phase is the murmur of Mitral Stenosis commonly heard?
In which heart sound phase is the murmur of Mitral Stenosis commonly heard?
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Where is the blowing systolic murmur of Mitral Stenosis typically heard?
Where is the blowing systolic murmur of Mitral Stenosis typically heard?
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Where is the rumbling diastolic murmur of Mitral Stenosis commonly heard?
Where is the rumbling diastolic murmur of Mitral Stenosis commonly heard?
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What type of valve disease can be assessed using Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE)?
What type of valve disease can be assessed using Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE)?
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When should Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) be used for better visualization?
When should Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) be used for better visualization?
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What is a potential consequence of congenital aortic stenosis?
What is a potential consequence of congenital aortic stenosis?
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What is a characteristic feature of pulmonary valve replacement in a good case?
What is a characteristic feature of pulmonary valve replacement in a good case?
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Which condition can potentially necessitate surgical intervention in Aortic Regurgitation?
Which condition can potentially necessitate surgical intervention in Aortic Regurgitation?
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Why is the use of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) controversial?
Why is the use of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) controversial?
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What is an important diagnostic tool for Aortic Regurgitation?
What is an important diagnostic tool for Aortic Regurgitation?
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Which of the following conditions is NOT mentioned as a cause of Aortic Regurgitation?
Which of the following conditions is NOT mentioned as a cause of Aortic Regurgitation?
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What can an exercise test reveal about individuals with potential complications from MS?
What can an exercise test reveal about individuals with potential complications from MS?
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Which surgical procedure for MS has largely replaced closed valvotomy since 1985?
Which surgical procedure for MS has largely replaced closed valvotomy since 1985?
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What is a consideration for underwriting individuals with mild MS at older ages who are otherwise healthy?
What is a consideration for underwriting individuals with mild MS at older ages who are otherwise healthy?
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What is a potential cause of MS besides complications like stroke and endocarditis?
What is a potential cause of MS besides complications like stroke and endocarditis?
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What is a characteristic of the valve areas in individuals over age 50 with no pulmonary hypertension?
What is a characteristic of the valve areas in individuals over age 50 with no pulmonary hypertension?
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Why is the approach to take in an asymptomatic individual regarding mitral stenosis considered controversial?
Why is the approach to take in an asymptomatic individual regarding mitral stenosis considered controversial?
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