A 70-year-old man with symptomatic aortic stenosis and syncope asks about blood pressure control while awaiting TAVR. Which agent is reasonable?...

Question

A 70-year-old man with symptomatic aortic stenosis and syncope asks about blood pressure control while awaiting TAVR. Which agent is reasonable?

Accepted Answer

Low-dose beta-blocker with careful titration

Answer

High-dose vasodilator (hydralazine)

Answer

No BP therapy regardless of BP

Answer

Dihydropyridine CCB at high dose

Answer

Alpha-blocker initiation

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Aortic Stenosis (Peri-TAVR Medical)