MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

CARDIOLOGY

MITRAL STENOSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are the four heart valves?
A
tricuspid, cuspid, aortic, & pulmonary
B
tricuspid, bicuspid, aortic, & pulmonary
C
tricuspid, bicuspid, aorta, & pulmonary
D
tricuspid, cuspid, aorta, or pulmonary
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The four valves are the aortic valve, mitral valve, pulmonary valve and tricuspid valve.

Detailed explanation-2: -Bicuspid aortic valve is a type of abnormality in the aortic valve in the heart. In bicuspid aortic valve, the valve has only two small parts, called leaflets, instead of the normal three. This condition is present from birth. It can occur with other heart defects.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are four valves in the heart: aortic valve, mitral valve, tricuspid valve, and pulmonary valve. The valves are designed to control the direction of blood flow through the heart.

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