MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

CARDIOLOGY

MITRAL STENOSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What also supports the leaflets of the tricuspid and mitral valves
A
chordae tendineae
B
papillary muscles
C
Both
D
pulmonary valve
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Hint: Bicuspid and tricuspid valves are present between atria and ventricles and are known as atrioventricular valves.

Detailed explanation-2: -Left atrioventricular (mitral) valve The left atrioventricular valve, or mitral valve, is very similar to the tricuspid valve in terms of its structure and composition. The key difference lies in the fact that the mitral valve is made up of only two cusps instead of three as seen in the tricuspid valve.

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