Which of the following are common precipitants of pulmonary oedema in Mitral Stenosis?
A. Infection
B. New-onset AF
C. Pregnancy
D. All of the above - ANSWERD. All of the above
A patient presents with symptomatic Aortic Stenosis: heart failure and syncope. Clinically, the Aortic Stenosis i...
Which of the following are common precipitants of pulmonary oedema in Mitral Stenosis?
A. Infection
B. New-onset AF
C. Pregnancy
D. All of the above - ANSWERD. All of the above
A patient presents with symptomatic Aortic Stenosis: heart failure and syncope. Clinically, the Aortic
Stenosis is severe and this was confirmed on echo. The most appropriate course of action is:
A. A 24 hour Holter and follow-up in 3 months time
B. Commence diuretics
C. Commence ACE-inhibitors
D. Refer for assessment for aortic valve replacement - ANSWERD. Refer for assessment for aortic
valve replacement
A 21-year-old patient with severe Mitral Stenosis presents in atrial fibrillation (AF). What is the best
strategy of therapy regarding anticoagulation for the AF?
A. The patient is to be commenced on Warfarin
B. Aspirin is the treatment of choice
C. It's a young patient, so no anticoagulation is needed
D. A CHADSVASC score is calculated, anticoagulation (Warfarin) is prescribed if the score is above 2. -
ANSWERA. The patient is to be commenced on Warfarin
The apex beat in Aortic Stenosis is:
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller papersbyjol. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $12.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
