Decompensating aortic valve disease can lead to pulmonary edema, hypotension, cardiogenic shock, arrhythmias, and rapid hemodynamic collapse. In this masterclass episode, we compare severe aortic stenosis and severe aortic regurgitation, focusing on physiology, bedside recognition, hemodynamic differences, emergency management principles, and key clinical pitfalls.
Topics covered include:
• What aortic valvulopathies are
• Aortic stenosis versus aortic regurgitation
• Severe aortic stenosis physiology
• Fixed left ventricular outflow obstruction
• Pressure overload and left ventricular hypertrophy
• Preload dependence and coronary perfusion
• Severe aortic regurgitation physiology
• Aortic valve insufficiency and regurgitant flow
• Left ventricular volume overload
• Diastolic runoff and low diastolic pressure
• Acute versus chronic aortic regurgitation
• Pulmonary edema and cardiogenic shock
• Bedside recognition and diagnostic clues
• Murmurs, pulse pressure, ECG, POCUS, and echocardiography
• Vasopressor, inotrope, vasodilator, and fluid considerations
• Key differences in emergency management
• Valve intervention and definitive management
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