Tricuspid incompetence

A Causes hepatic pulsation
B Is usually secondarily to right ventricular dilatation
C Causes giant `a’ waves in the neck veins
D Commonly causes pulmonary embolism
E Has a murmur which decreases with inspiration

Correct Answer: Causes hepatic pulsation, Is usually secondarily to right ventricular dilatation

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Aortic valve incompetence may cause
A Increase in arterial pulse pressure
B Systolic murmurs in the aortic valve area
C Decreased myocardial blood flow
D Left ventricular failure
E Hypertrophy of left ventricular muscle
Aortic incompetence
A Is associated with bicuspid aortic valve
B Causes pistol shot sounds at the femoral arteries
C Causes capillary pulsation in the nail bed
D Can result from type B aortic dissection
E Has a severity which is proportional to the intensity of the diastolic murmur

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