A 70-year-old with severe aortic stenosis (Vmax 4.3 m/s, mean gradient 45 mmHg) develops syncope. What is the definitive therapy?...

Question

A 70-year-old with severe aortic stenosis (Vmax 4.3 m/s, mean gradient 45 mmHg) develops syncope. What is the definitive therapy?

Accepted Answer

TAVR/SAVR based on heart team evaluation

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Watchful waiting with serial echoes

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Balloon aortic valvuloplasty as long-term therapy

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Increase beta-blocker dose

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Nitrate therapy

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Severe Aortic Stenosis