Cardiology MCQ – Low gradient severe AS – Answer

Cardiology MCQ – Low gradient severe AS – Answer
Investigation to identify low flow low gradient severe aortic stenosis:
Correct answer: 2. Dobutamine echocardiography
Low flow low gradient severe aortic stenosis is due to falsely low gradient when there is left ventricular dysfunction. Dobutamine increases the contractility in this situation and increases the gradient.
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Source: Cardiophile MD - December 30, 2019 Category: Cardiology Authors: Prof. Dr. Johnson Francis Tags: Cardiology MCQ DM / DNB Cardiology Entrance Source Type: blogs