• What are the causes of aortic stenosis?
• What are the causes of sudden death in aortic stenosis?
• How does stenosis occur?
• What is the pathophysiology of aortic stenosis?
• Why does weakness in the arm occur after aortic valve endocarditis?
• Which coagulation system will not be affected by warfarin?
• What is a thrombus?
• What are the surgical options for valve replacement?
• What is the alternative option for aortic valve replacement?
• Why should a metallic valve be removed if a patient develops IE?
• What is the cause of microscopic branching hyphae on a removed metallic valve?
• Compare Mechanical vs. tissue valve.