72 Questions
Which age group is most commonly affected by Rheumatic Heart Disease?
Children between 5 and 15 years
What triggers the development of Acute Rheumatic Fever?
Infection with group A streptococci
Which of the following is NOT a major manifestation of Rheumatic Heart Disease?
Joint pain
Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of rheumatic fever?
Painless nodules beneath the skin
What investigation can confirm the presence of a preceding streptococcal infection in a patient with rheumatic fever?
Antistreptolysin O antibodies (ASO) titres
Which of the following is a recommended treatment for the acute attack of rheumatic fever?
Oral phenoxymethylpenicillin
What is the main pathological process in chronic rheumatic heart disease?
Progressive fibrosis
Which of the following is a common cause of aortic regurgitation?
Chordal or papillary muscle rupture
Which of the following is a sign of mild to moderate aortic regurgitation?
Low diastolic and increased pulse pressure
What is the management approach for symptomatic severe aortic stenosis in older patients?
Aortic valve replacement
What is the most common cause of tricuspid regurgitation?
Ebstein's congenital anomaly
Which of the following is a symptom of cor pulmonale?
Hepatic enlargement
What is the definitive investigation for pulmonary stenosis?
Doppler echocardiography
Which condition is pulmonary regurgitation usually associated with?
Pulmonary hypertension
Which valve is affected infrequently in rheumatic valvular lesions?
Tricuspid valve
What is the principal cause of mitral regurgitation?
Rheumatic disease
What is a common symptom of mitral stenosis?
Haemoptysis
What is the management strategy for mitral regurgitation?
Mitral balloon valvuloplasty
Which of the following is a major manifestation of Rheumatic Heart Disease?
Arthritis
What triggers the development of Acute Rheumatic Fever?
Bacterial infection
What is the definitive diagnostic criteria for Rheumatic Heart Disease?
Evidence of preceding streptococcal infection
Which of the following is a sign of cor pulmonale?
Raised JVP
What is the management approach for mild to moderate isolated pulmonary stenosis?
No treatment required
Which condition is pulmonary regurgitation usually associated with?
Pulmonary artery dilatation due to pulmonary hypertension
Which valve is affected most frequently in rheumatic valvular lesions?
Mitral valve
Which of the following is a common symptom of mitral regurgitation?
Palpitations
What is the most common cause of aortic regurgitation?
Calcification of the aortic valve
Which of the following is NOT a major manifestation of Rheumatic Heart Disease?
Tricuspid regurgitation
Which of the following is the most common cause of valve disease worldwide?
Rheumatic heart disease
Which of the following is the main pathological process in chronic rheumatic heart disease?
Progressive fibrosis
Which valve is predominantly affected in rheumatic heart disease, leading to mitral stenosis?
Mitral valve
Which of the following is a common cause of aortic regurgitation?
Degenerative disease
Which of the following is a common cause of aortic stenosis?
Calcification and fibrosis of congenitally bicuspid aortic valve
Which of the following is a characteristic sign of aortic regurgitation?
Collapsing pulse
Which of the following is a recommended management approach for asymptomatic aortic stenosis?
Annual follow-up with echocardiography
Which of the following is a common cause of tricuspid regurgitation?
Ebstein's congenital anomaly
Which of the following is the most common cause of valve disease worldwide?
Rheumatic Heart Disease
What is the main pathological process in chronic rheumatic heart disease?
Fibrosis
Which valve is predominantly affected in rheumatic heart disease, leading to mitral stenosis?
Mitral Valve
What is the principal cause of mitral regurgitation?
Restricted leaflet motion
Which valve is affected most frequently in rheumatic valvular lesions?
Mitral valve stenosis
What is the main pathological process in chronic rheumatic heart disease?
Dilatation of the left ventricle and mitral valve ring
Which of the following is a common symptom of mitral stenosis?
Haemoptysis
What is the management approach for symptomatic severe aortic stenosis in older patients?
Valve replacement
Which of the following is a symptom of cor pulmonale?
Cyanosis
What is the management approach for severe pulmonary stenosis?
Percutaneous pulmonary balloon valvuloplasty
Which condition is pulmonary regurgitation usually associated with?
Pulmonary artery dilatation due to pulmonary hypertension
Which of the following is a common cause of aortic regurgitation?
Aortic dilatation
Which of the following is a characteristic sign of aortic regurgitation?
Collapsing pulse
Which of the following is a common symptom of mitral stenosis?
Exertional dyspnoea
Which of the following is a common cause of tricuspid regurgitation?
Right ventricular dilatation
Which of the following is a major manifestation of Rheumatic Heart Disease?
Arthritis
What is the main pathological process in chronic rheumatic heart disease?
Inflammation in the endocardium
What triggers the development of Acute Rheumatic Fever?
Infection with specific strains of group A streptococci
Which age group is most commonly affected by Rheumatic Heart Disease?
Children between 5 and 15 years
What triggers the development of Acute Rheumatic Fever?
Infection with specific strains of group A streptococci
What is the definitive diagnostic criteria for Rheumatic Heart Disease?
Two or more major manifestations, or one major and two or more minor manifestations, along with evidence of preceding streptococcal infection
Which valve is most commonly affected in rheumatic valvular lesions?
Mitral valve
What is the most common cause of mitral stenosis?
Rheumatic disease
What is the principal cause of mitral regurgitation?
Rheumatic disease
What is the management approach for severe mitral regurgitation?
Valve replacement
Which of the following is the most common cause of valve disease worldwide?
Rheumatic heart disease
Which of the following is NOT a major manifestation of Rheumatic Heart Disease?
Cardiac dilatation
What is the main pathological process in chronic rheumatic heart disease?
Progressive fibrosis
Which valve is predominantly affected in rheumatic heart disease, leading to mitral stenosis?
Mitral valve
Which of the following is a common cause of aortic regurgitation?
Aortic dilatation
Which of the following is a sign of aortic regurgitation?
High diastolic and low pulse pressure
What is the management approach for asymptomatic aortic stenosis?
Doppler echocardiography every 1-2 years
What is the most common cause of tricuspid regurgitation?
Chronic left heart failure
Which of the following is a common symptom of cor pulmonale?
Shortness of breath
Which of the following is NOT a sign of pulmonary stenosis?
Thrill
Which of the following is a common cause of pulmonary regurgitation?
Pulmonary artery dilatation
Test your knowledge of valvular heart diseases and their associated symptoms and complications. This quiz covers conditions such as aortic valve stenosis, aortic insufficiency, mitral valve stenosis, mitral regurgitation, tricuspid valve stenosis, tricuspid regurgitation, and more. Challenge yourself with this quiz and learn more about these common heart conditions.
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