Cardiology — Flashcards

What investigations should be ordered for aortic regurgitation? 1st Line: _____ Before surgery: invasive cardiac catheterisation

Mid-diastolic (Austin-Flint) murmur is auscultated in _____

Hint: valvular pathology

Aortic regurgitation is caused by a damaged _____ or distortion/dilation of the aortic root/ascending aorta

What type of pulse is palpated in aortic regurgitation? _____

De Musset's signs (head bobbing) is generally a result of which valvular defect? _____

Apex displacement may occur in aortic stenosis if there is _____

The pulse in aortic stenosis is _____

What is the biggest risk factor for aortic dissection? _____

Pulse pressure is _____ in patients with aortic stenosis

Hint: Wide or Narrow

What are the aortic root disease that cause aortic regurgitation? _____

Hint: 5