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Aortic Regurgitation Flashcards

1
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what is it

A

soft aortic valve causing back flow of blood
do not close properly
early diastolic murmur

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what are symptoms

A

breathlessness
chest pain
pounding heart

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what are signs

A

high volume collapsing pulse
displaced apex
corrigans sign - powerful pulsing of carotids causing ear movement of head nodding

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4
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what causes it

A 
marfans syndrome 
UC
connective tissue disorders (SLE)
endocarditis 
rheumatic HD
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5
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how is it diagnosed

A

CXR
echo
ECG

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6
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how is it surgically treated

A

valve replacement

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how is it medically treated

A

ACEI (lisinopril, ramipril, enalapril)

Diuretics

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what are the complications

A

heart failure

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