Question

____ and ____ murmurs are usually due to an underlying pathological cause and should get TTE. ____ require no further evaluation in asymptomatic young people.

a) Diastolic, systolic; Systolic
b) Systolic, diastolic; Diastolic
c) Continuous, systolic; Systolic
d) Systolic, continuous; Diastolic

Answer 1

Diastolic and Continuous murmurs often signal an underlying heart condition and warrant a TTE, while Systolic murmurs usually don't require further evaluation in asymptomatic young people. The correct answer is 'Diastolic, Continuous; Systolic'.

Step-by-step explanation:

Diastolic and Continuous murmurs are usually due to an underlying pathological cause and should receive a transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE). Systolic murmurs require no further evaluation in asymptomatic young people. The correct answer to the question is: 'Diastolic, Continuous; Systolic'.

Heart murmurs can be indicative of abnormal cardiovascular conditions. Diastolic murmurs often suggest heart valve problems, and are less common than systolic murmurs. Some murmurs are graded on a scale of 1 to 6 for severity, and continuous murmurs might indicate ongoing issues such as a patent ductus arteriosus or arteriovenous fistula that require detailed evaluation.

When it comes to young, asymptomatic individuals, systolic murmurs are often considered benign, especially if they are grade 2 or lower and not associated with any other signs of cardiac dysfunction.