Notes in 06.Valvular Heart Disease

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Published	10/21/2024	{{c1::Stenosis}}● Failure of a valve to open completely → {{c2::obstruction and pressure overload::consequence?}}
Published	10/21/2024	{{c1::Insufficiency}}Failure of a valve to close completely → {{c2::regurgitation (backflow)}} and volume overload
Published	10/21/2024	{{c1::Mitral Stenosis::Aortic/Mitral + Stenosis/Regurgitation}}→ Post inflammatory scarring ({{c1::rheumatic heart disease::May be due to what disease…
Published	10/21/2024	{{c1::Mitral Regurgitation::Aortic/Mitral + Stenosis/Regurgitation}}Abnormalities of {{c2::leaflets and commissures}}{{c5::Post Inflammatory scarring}…
Published	10/21/2024	{{c1::Aortic Stenosis:: Aortic/Mitral + Stenosis/Regurgitation}}Mechanisms or conditions involved?{{c2::Post Inflammatory scarring (rheumatic heart di…
Published	10/21/2024	{{c1::Aortic Regurgitation:: Aortic/Mitral + Stenosis/Regurgitation}}{{c2::Intrinsic valvular disease}}{{c3::Post Inflammatory scarring (rheumatic hea…
Published	10/21/2024	Calcific Valvular Degeneration{{c1::Calcific aortic stenosis}}{{c1::Mitral Annular Calcification}}
Published	10/21/2024	CALCIFIC VALVULAR DEGENERATION{{c1::Calcific Aortic Stenosis}}Most common{{c4::Age-associated "wear and tear" of normal or bicuspid valves:: What is t…
Published	10/21/2024	CALCIFIC VALVULAR DEGENERATION{{c1::Mitral Annular Calcification}}Develop in the {{c2::fibrous annulus}}{{c3::Does NOT affect valvular function::Affec…
Published	10/21/2024	If left untreated, most with aortic stenosis will die within:▪ 5 years with {{c1::developing angina}}▪ 3 years with {{c1::syncope}}▪ 2 years of {{c1:…
Published	10/21/2024	{{c1::Congenitally bicuspid aortic valve}}Only 2 functioning cusps of usually unequal sizeResults from {{c2::incomplete commissural}} development duri…
Published	10/21/2024	{{c1::MITRAL VALVE PROLAPSE}}One or both MV leaflets are "floppy" and protrude into the LA during systoleMore common in {{c2::women::men or women}}Ass…
Published	10/21/2024	{{c1::RHEUMATIC FEVER AND RHEUMATIC HEART DISEASE}}Acute, immunologically mediated, multisystem inflammatory disease classically occurring a few week…
Published	10/21/2024	RHEUMATIC FEVER10 days to 6 weeks after a group A streptococcal infection (3% patients){{c1::Children 5-16 years but may occur in middle to later life…
Published	10/21/2024	INFECTIVE ENDOCARDITIS{{c1::Mostly bacterial::Mostly viral. True or False?}}{{c2::Acute::Acute or Subacute}}IE: Infection of a previously normal heart…
Published	10/21/2024	{{c1::Staph aureus}} is the major offender in infective endocarditis among {{c2::IV drug abusers::Risk group?}} Other causes include the HACEK group w…
Published	10/21/2024	Diagnostic Criteria for Infective EndocarditisPathologic CriteriaMicroorganisms, demonstrated by {{c1::culture or histologic examinations}}, in a vege…
Published	10/21/2024	Diagnostic Criteria for Infective EndocarditisClinical Criteria● Major{{c1::Blood cultures}} positive for a {{c1::characteristic::characteristic or un…
Published	10/21/2024	NONINFECTED (STERILE) VEGETATIONS{{c1::Nonbacterial Thrombotic Endocarditis}}Nondestructive and do not elicit any inflammatory reactionOccurs in debil…
Published	10/21/2024	{{c1::RHD}}Small warty vegetations along the lines of closure of valve leaflets{{c1:: verrucae:: aka?}}
Published	10/21/2024	{{c1::IE}}Large, irregular masses on the valve cusps that can extend on the chordae
Published	10/21/2024	{{c1::NBTE}}Small, bland vegetations, usually attached at the line of closure
Published	10/21/2024	{{c1::LSE(Libman-Sacks Endocarditis}}Small or medium-sized vegetations on either or both sides of valve leaflets
Published	10/21/2024	{{c1::CARCINOID HEART DISEASE}}Systemic disorder marked by flushing, diarrhea, dermatitis, and bronchoconstriction caused by bioactive compounds such …
Published	10/21/2024	{{c1::CARCINOID HEART DISEASE}}MicroscopicGlistening white intimal plaque-like thickening of endocardial surfaces of the cardiac chambers and heart le…
Published	10/21/2024	{{c1::Janeway lesions}}: nonpainful, erythematous macules{{c1::Roth spots}}: Retinal hemorrhages with pale centersThese are part of the {{c1::Minor::m…
Published	10/21/2024	Complications of Cardiac Valve Prostheses{{c1::Thrombosis/thromboembolism}} Major consideration with mechanical valves due to non-laminar blood flow a…
Published	10/21/2024	Types of Prosthetic Valves{{c1::Mechanical valves}} → Rigid non-physiologic material{{c1::Tissue valves}} → Porcine or bovine frozen human valves (cry…
Published	10/21/2024	{{c1::image-occlusion:rect:left=.1007:top=.2729:width=.3951:height=.2405:oi=1}}{{c2::image-occlusion:rect:left=.5869:top=.2741:width=.3975:height=.239…
Published	10/21/2024	{{c1::image-occlusion:rect:left=.0699:top=.0277:width=.1012:height=.0286:oi=1}}{{c2::image-occlusion:rect:left=.3424:top=.0301:width=.1259:height=.029…
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