Which one of the following is characteristic of mitral valve prolapse syndrome –
Correct Answer: Rough mid diatolic murmur
Description: Early diastolic murmurs sta at the same time as S2 with the close of the semilunar (aoic & pulmonary) valves and typically end before S1. Common causes include aoic or pulmonary regurgitation and left anterior descending aery stenosis. Mid-diastolic murmurs sta after S2 and end before S1. They are due to turbulent flow across the atrioventricular (mitral & tricuspid) valves during the rapid filling phase from mitral or tricuspid stenosis.characteristcs of mitral valve prolapse Late diastolic (presystolic) murmurs sta after S2 and extend up to S1 and have a crescendo configuration. They can be associated with AV valve narrowing.They include mitral stenosis, tricuspid stenosis, myxoma, and complete hea block Ref Davidson 23rd edition pg 435
Category:
Medicine
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now