Cardiology — Flashcards

What is the diagnostic investigation for aortic stenosis? _____

What are the initial investigations for suspected aortic stenosis? _____

Hint: 2

The pulse in aortic stenosis is _____

Pulse pressure is _____ in patients with aortic stenosis

Hint: Wide or Narrow

What is the biggest risk factor for aortic dissection? _____

Pulse pressure is _____ in aortic regurgitation

Hint: wide or narrow

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

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

Hint: 5

Apex displacement may occur in aortic stenosis if there is _____

What type of pulse is palpated in aortic regurgitation? _____