MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

CARDIOLOGY

MITRAL STENOSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which two valves need to open to make the blood flow in the heart?
A
Tricuspid and Bicuspid
B
Pulmonary and Aortic
C
Tricuspid and Pulmonary
D
Bicuspid and Aortic
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -When the left ventricle contracts, the mitral valve closes and the aortic valve opens. This is so blood flows into the aorta and out to the rest of the body. While the left ventricle is relaxing, the right ventricle also relaxes. This causes the pulmonary valve to close and the tricuspid valve to open.

Detailed explanation-2: -Final answer: Bicuspid and tricuspid valves are open during both joint diastole and atrial systole.

Detailed explanation-3: -Bicuspid and tricuspid valves allow blood to pass from auricles to the ventricles.

Detailed explanation-4: -The aortic and pulmonic valves close preventing backward blood flow into the heart. The mitral and tricuspid valves then open to allow forward blood flow within the heart to fill the ventricles again.

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