Aortic valve flutter is associated with what level of cardiac output?

Aortic valve flutter is associated with what level of cardiac output?

• A. Good output
• B. Bad output
• C. Normal output
• D. Variable output

Answer: (A)

Aortic valve flutter happens when there is brisk, high-velocity flow across the valve during systole, which occurs with a well-functioning heart and adequate or increased cardiac output. That strong jet is energetic enough to make the valve leaflets ripple or flutter as they move, a sign of hyperdynamic flow. If the cardiac output were poor, the jet across the valve would be weaker, and leaflet flutter would be unlikely. While normal output can have a range of jet velocities, leaflet flutter is most characteristic of good or high output states, making “good output” the best match.

Aortic valve flutter happens when there is brisk, high-velocity flow across the valve during systole, which occurs with a well-functioning heart and adequate or increased cardiac output. That strong jet is energetic enough to make the valve leaflets ripple or flutter as they move, a sign of hyperdynamic flow. If the cardiac output were poor, the jet across the valve would be weaker, and leaflet flutter would be unlikely. While normal output can have a range of jet velocities, leaflet flutter is most characteristic of good or high output states, making “good output” the best match.