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over the right sternal border and the second intercostal space(n.b. it seems paradoxical from the anatomy of the heart, where the aortic valve comes out from the left ventrical, but think of it as the aorta come out of the ventricle, it actually crosses over a bit to the right so it can form the arch of aorta
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∙ 14y agoin the 2nd intercostal space to the right of the sternum
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∙ 12y agoRight sternal margin of 5th intercostal space.
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∙ 13y agosecond intercostal space to the left of sternum
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Where do you listen first when auscultating lungs?
Hearing the heart sounds requires proper pressure of the diaphragm of a stethoscope to the skin. To hear the pulmonary valve, a stethoscope is placed directly below the valve along the sternum above the third rib. The bicuspid valve is best heard between the fifth and sixth ribs at the apex of the heart. The aortic valve is heard best on the opposite side of the sternum from the pulmonary in the second intercostal space. The tricuspid valve is best heard where the sternum and sixth rib join.
What valve controls the flow of blood from the ventricles to the bodys main artery?
lol i had the same worksheet. the answer is the aortic valve. i just put down aortic
What is the use of the stethoscope?
A stethoscope is put against the chest and is used to monitor heart rate and breathing. It is also used to listen to certain body sounds
Why did Rene LAennec invents the stethoscope what is the reason behind it?
rene laennec created the stethoscope because he needed it to listen to sounds made in the heart. he had a female patient and put one end of the stethoscope on her breasts and the other on his ear to hear the sounds
Where do you put a stethescope to listen to the stenotic mitral valve?
on the left ventricule
What did doctor use ti listen to your heartbeat?
They just put their ear to the chest, often with a thin piece of cloth in between.
What is the prognosis for aortic valve insufficiency?
The faulty working of the aortic valve can be caused by a birth defect; by abnormal widening of the aorta (which can be caused by very high blood pressure and a variety of other less common conditions).
Where does a doctor place the end of stethoscope to listen the heart?
Heart sounds can be heard at different places, including below and to the left of the nipple of the left breast, in the dip just below each shoulder (where doctors can also listen to breath sounds in the upper lobes of the lungs), and on other sites across both sides of the chest.
What is the name the equipment doctors put on their neck?
stethoscope
How do you tell if starter or solenoid is bad?
Put a stethoscope or a plastic tube onto the solenoid, listen at it while a friend turns the starter. If solenoid clicks it is good. -Problem then is low battery or dud starter.
What is the normal rate for a boy fetus?
Boy or girl, the heart rate of the fetus is 144 per minute. It is miraculously constant. It is a great pleasure to listen to the fetal heart beats. You can put the stethoscope in the ears of the mother and then see her expressions. See the expressions of the father, when he listen the heart beats of the fetus.
Damage To The Aortic Valve?
The aortic valve is comprised of specialized tissue that acts to regulate the flow of blood from the left ventricle of the heart. If damaged, this can lead to irregular blood flow to all parts of the body, and may require surgery to repair or replace the valve entirely. A healthy heart means that all valves are operating normally, and consuming a well-planned diet is one of the most important things an individual can do to insure the aortic valve and the heart in general is kept in top condition.Damage Caused To The Aortic ValveIf the blood vessels become blocked or constricted it can put unnecessary pressure on the aortic valve. Also a deformity in the shape of the heart muscle itself can constrict the area around the valve and cause it to open and close improperly. If the heart is not receiving adequate nutrition and oxygen because of a constricted coronary artery, the heart tissue can be affected, some of the muscle becoming scar tissue, and this can change the shape of the muscle and begin to affect the function of the valve itself.Repair Or ReplacementExploratory surgery may be necessary to decide if the aortic valve can be repaired. If it is determined that the shape of the valve can be altered successfully, the surgery that follows will involve the cutting away of some of the valve itself to make it close more tightly. However if the valve has suffered one or more perforations, replacing it with organic or inorganic tissue may be required. Tissue from an animal may be used to strengthen the valve, or a mechanical valve may be inserted to take over the function after the original valve has been cut away. This procedure involves bypassing the heart with a heart/lung machine during the operation.Preventing Damage To The Aortic ValveEating a healthy diet that keeps unwanted fat deposits and LDL cholesterol from building up in the blood vessels is the best way to insure the heart in general and the aortic valve in particular are kept healthy. Most often a damaged aortic valve involves deposits in the area that restrict the blood flow or build up on the valve itself. A diet low in saturated fats and high in omega-3 fatty acids will help keep cholesterol from accumulating, as will a high intake of soluble fiber. Fiber helps to clear fats and cholesterol from the body by trapping it in the digestive system, sweeping it from the body with the urine and feces before it can reach the bloodstream.Consulting with a physician about heart health and getting regular checkups is the best way to address the problems associated with this vital organ. The aortic valve must be kept in good operating condition if the body is to receive nutrients and oxygen in adequate supply.
