Question

A 68-year-old woman presents with syncope during exertion. On examination, she has a harsh systolic murmur and ECG findings of left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH). Which test is most appropriate first?

Accepted Answer

Transthoracic echocardiography

Answer

Head CT

Answer

EEG

Answer

Tilt-table testing first

Answer

Carotid ultrasound only

Practice question

A 68-year-old woman presents with syncope during exertion. On examination, she has a harsh systolic murmur and ECG findings of left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH). Which test is most appropriate first?