AS pathophysiology

Question 1

What are four symptoms of aortic stenosis?

Answer 1

Angina, dyspnea, syncope, and sudden death.

Question 2

What type of murmur is heard with aortic stenosis?

Answer 2

Harsh systolic ejection murmur, crescendo decrescendo right upper sternal border 

Question 3

How does aortic stenosis affect the carotid artery?

Answer 3

Decreased or delayed carotic upstroke with a bruit or thrill