Stenosis of the pulmonary valve leads to right ventricular hypertrophy and heart failure, if not corrected surgically.Mnemonics
Memory Aids
PV2L: Pulmonary valve heard over 2nd left intercostal space
AV2R: Aortic valve heard over 2nd right intercostal space
Memory Aids
To remember the cusps of the aortic and pulmonary valves: A = P and P = A
A(ortic) = Posterior, Right and Left
P(ulmonary) = Anterior, Right and Left