Advanced Health Assessment - Exam #2 (A+ GRADED)

Holosystolic murmur heard best at Apex, may transmit to axilla and sternum. correct answers Mitral Regurgitation Symptoms of Mitral regurgitation correct answers may be asymptomatic for decades, then SOB, Fatigue, HF What increases the murmur of Mitral regurgitation, what decreases the murmur? correct answers Decrease murmur = stand up Increase murmur = clench fist Common causes of mitral regurgitation correct answers Congenital abnormality, Rheumatic Heart disease, acute endocarditis, Chordae tendinae dysfunction... Mid-systolic grade II-III/VI, best heard between L. sternal border and apex. correct answers physiologic murmur - specifically "Still's Murmur" (usually ages 3-6) Harsh, crescendo-decrescendo systolic murmur best heard at right sternal border. Can radiate to the neck correct answers Aortic Stenosis What are the common symptoms of Aortic Stenosis correct answers Chest pain, syncope, exercise intolerance, dyspnea, CHF. May have a long latent period before sx. what are patients at risk for with severe aortic stenosis correct answers Sudden Death! What am I associated with .... Medium pitched CONTINUOUS murmur in both systole/diastole. Usually harsh, machinery like noise. Loud, sometimes a thrill is present. (heard best L infraclavicular fossa and pulmonic area) correct answers patent ductus arteriosus Mid-to late systolic murmur, may have a mid-systolic click best heard over the lower left sternal border. correct answers Mitral Valve Prolapse what are the symptoms associated with MVP? correct answers Most people are asymptomatic. May have chest pain, palpitation, mild dyspnea, fatigue, anxiety. Loud, blowing, high pitched diastolic murmur best heard Lower Left Sternal Border.. correct answers Aortic insufficiency / Aortic regurgitation What are symptoms associated with severe aortic regurgitation? correct answers Dyspnea, fatigue, CHF, widened pulse pressure. Water-hammer pulse Low pitched, mid-diastolic rumble best heard at the apex in the Left Lateral position. May also hear an "opening Snap" correct answers Mitral Stenosis What is the most common cause for mitral stenosis correct answers Rheumatic Heart Disease