MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

CARDIOLOGY

MITRAL STENOSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many valve(s) are in each chamber of the heart?
A
2
B
6
C
1
D
3
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Overview. There are four valves in the heart: aortic valve, mitral valve, tricuspid valve, and pulmonary valve.

Detailed explanation-2: -Aortic Valve Opens to allow blood to leave the heart from the left ventricle through the aorta and the body. Prevents the backflow of blood from the aorta to the left ventricle.

Detailed explanation-3: -What Is Bicuspid Aortic Valve? A bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is an aortic valve that contains only only two cusps (or flaps) instead of three. The aortic valve controls the flow of blood from the left ventricle (chamber) to the aorta, the main artery delivering blood to your body.

Detailed explanation-4: -Tricuspid valve. Located between the right atrium and the right ventricle. Pulmonary valve. Located between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery. Mitral valve. Located between the left atrium and the left ventricle. Aortic valve. Located between the left ventricle and the aorta.

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