Aortic stenosis (3.4)

Question 1

Aortic stenosis can lead to systematic fluid overload. How can this present? (3)

Answer 1

SOB
Orthopnoea
Peripheral oedema

Question 2

How might severe aortic stenosis present?

Answer 2

Symptomatic fluid overload
Exertional syncope
Chest pain
Asymptomatic cardiac murmur

Question 3

How can aortic stenosis be treated medically?

Answer 3

Diuretics

Question 4

How can aortic stenosis be treated surgically?

Answer 4

Surgical valve replacement
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