Cardiovascular Video Quiz #1
This is a 43 year old male with a history of rheumatic valvular heart disease. Based on this video, which of the following is the most likely cause of this physical exam finding?
A) Aortic insufficiency
B) Aortic stenosis
C) Mitral insufficiency
D) Mitral stenosis
E) Mitral valve prolapse
Can you name this sign?
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Answer:
This video demonstrates Müller's sign which is systolic pulsation of the uvula due to the large stroke volume in patients with severe aortic valve insufficiency (Choice A).
Video source: NEJMvideos
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