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Severe aortic stenosis — EECC MCQ

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ModerateValvular Heart DiseaseSevere aortic stenosisEECC

A 62-year-old has severe AS with syncope and angina. Per valvular guideline definitive therapy is:

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Correct answer: A — definitive therapy is:

Symptomatic severe AS requires valve replacement. Medical therapy does not alter disease; statins do not regress AS; balloon valvotomy is temporary/bridging.

Reference: "Symptomatic severe AS requires valve replacement. Medical therapy does not alter disease; statins do not regress AS; balloon valvotomy is temporary/bridging."