Question

A 70-year-old man with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis (AS) is being considered for aortic valve replacement. He asks about the risks and benefits. Which of the following symptoms, if present due to AS, carries the worst prognosis if the valve is not replaced?

Accepted Answer

Syncope

Answer

Dyspnoea on exertion

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Angina pectoris

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Fatigue

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Palpitations

Practice question

A 70-year-old man with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis (AS) is being considered for aortic valve replacement. He asks about the risks and benefits. Which of the following symptoms, if present due to AS, carries the worst prognosis if the valve is not replaced?