RDCS Exam pt 2 Questions & Answers 2024/25

RDCS Exam pt 2 Questions & Answers 2024/25 What type of tricuspid stenosis is very rare? - ANSWERSIsolated What other valve abnormality is tricuspid stenosis associated with? - ANSWERSmitral stenosis in rheumatic heart disease Average normal tricuspid valve area - ANSWERS7cm^2 Causes of tricuspid stenosis - ANSWERS- rheumatic heart disease - involves only leaflet tips - carcinoid syndrome - involves entire leaflet - congenital malformation Clinical symptoms of tricuspid stenosis - ANSWERS- dyspnea - dizziness - palpitations - chest pain - cyanosis - IJV distension Murmur associated with tricuspid stenosis - ANSWERSDiastolic murmur opening snap sound due to limitations of valve motion How does tricuspid stenosis affect the E velocity, pressure half time, deceleration time, and E-F slope? - ANSWERSIncreased E velocity, decreased E-F slope on Doppler, increased pressure 1/2 time, increased deceleration time.