ILOs

• demonstrate the pathogenesis of common valvular lesions
• demonstrate the pathological changes in common valvular lesions
• discuss the treatment options for common valvular lesions

• Define what a valve is…
• A diagram reminding us of the basic structure of the chambers of the heart…
• A diagram showing us the valves of the heart…
• What type of valve is the aortic valve?
• When do the semilunar valves close?
• Outline the anatomy of the aortic valve…
• Here’s a diagram showing us the mitral valve…
• When does the mitral valve close?
• Outline the different pathologies that can affect the heart valves…
• What can the overall effects of these pathologies be?
• Explain what rheumatic valve disease is…

Aortic Stenosis

• What changes does aortic stenosis cause to the heart?
• What are the symptoms of aortic stenosis?
• What are the clinical signs of aortic stenosis?