Mitral valve stenosis - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Mitral Valve Stenosis - Characterized by NARROWING of mitral valve - Normal is 4-6 cm -Narrowed is less than 2.5 cm - Caused by RHEUMATIC FEVER -More common in WOMEN -Oxygenated blood comes back into heart into the left atrium and down through the mitral valve to the left ventricle - Complex: Stenosis leads to volume/pressure in left atrium, which results in atrial hypertrophy/dilation, which increases pressure/volume in the pulmonary circulation & causes PULMONARY EDEMA - Simplif...

TEST 3 - Advanced Pathophysiology Summer 2023 UTA 5315 Exam...

Where is the CS located correct answer: posterior to the AV groove Scatters= correct answer: RBC Most common congenital anomaly most frequently seen in adults correct answer: Bi cuspid valve In order to record a vegetation of endocarditis by echo the veg must have a diameter of at least how big correct answer: 3 centemeter Which M mode finding is considered to be a specific indicator of a fenestrated AV correct answer: diastolic flutter of the aortic valve Fenestrated= correc...

NR 507 MIDTERM EXAM 2 REVIEW _____________________________ is a predominant cause of secondary immune deficiencies worldwide. - Malnutrition A 40-year old male reports to the primary care office with a chief complaint of dyspnea, especially with activity, over the last 5 days. He also notices that several times during the last two days that he could feel his heart "pounding and racing". On collecting the medical history, the patient indicates that he had rheumatic heart disease as ...

ABCP Practice Test Questions With Complete Solutions Which of the following is not true regarding peak aortic blood flow acceleration? a) it is significant primarily in patients with aortic stenosis b) it is a sensitive indicator of changing contractility state and secondary to hypoxia c) it is highly sensitive to inotropic changes d) it is minimally affected by preload changes e) 2 of the above - ANSWER it is significant primarily in patients with aortic stenosis In doppler a...

Mitral Valve Prolapse: Pathophysiology (Ans- a portion of one or both mitral valve leaflets balloons back into the atrium during systole. Mitral Valve Prolapse: Assessment and Diagnostic Findings (Ans- - extra heart sound, referred to as a mitral click. Mitral valve regurgitation: Pathophysiology (Ans- With each beat of the left ventricle, some blood is forced back into the left atrium, adding to blood flowing in from the lungs - Lungs become congested - The volume overload cause...

TEST 3 - Advanced Pathophysiology Summer 2024 UTA 5315 Mitral Valve Stenosis Answer - - Characterized by NARROWING of mitral valve - Normal is 4-6 cm -Narrowed is less than 2.5 cm - Caused by RHEUMATIC FEVER -More common in WOMEN -Oxygenated blood comes back into heart into the left atrium and down through the mitral valve to the left ventricle - Complex: Stenosis leads to volume/pressure in left atrium, which results in atrial hypertrophy/dilation, which increases pressure/volume in the pulmon...

which of the following is the most important question to ask during cardiovascular health history sudden death of a family member a key symptom of ischemic heart disease is chest pain. However, angina equivalents may include exertional dyspnea. Angina equivalenstare important because A and B (Women with ischemic heart disease/some patients may have no symptoms) A 55 year old post menopausal woman with a history of hypertension complains of jaw pain on heavy exertion. There were n...

MN 551 Midterm Exam 2023/2024 Saved A patient is experiencing impaired circulation secondary to increased systemic arterial pressure. Which of the following statements is the most relevant phenomenon? Question 1 options: Increased preload due to vascular resistance High afterload because of backpressure against the left ventricle Impaired contractility due to aortic resistance Systolic impairment because of arterial stenosis Question 2 (2 points) Saved A nurse practitioner employe...

TEST BANK Radiographic Pathology for Technologists 6th Edition by Nina KowalczykTable of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Pathology .................................................................................................... 1 Chapter 2: Skeletal System .................................................................................................................. 6 Chapter 3: Respiratory System ...........................................................................................