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What is the most common cause of aortic stenosis?
What is the most common cause of aortic stenosis?
In which age group is the prevalence of aortic valve sclerosis highest?
In which age group is the prevalence of aortic valve sclerosis highest?
What is the most common congenital heart valve malformation?
What is the most common congenital heart valve malformation?
What can lead to left heart failure in patients with aortic stenosis?
What can lead to left heart failure in patients with aortic stenosis?
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Which physical examination finding is characteristic of aortic stenosis?
Which physical examination finding is characteristic of aortic stenosis?
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Where is the soft S2 S4 best heard?
Where is the soft S2 S4 best heard?
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Which stage of aortic valve stenosis is defined by an aortic valve area (AVA) of 1.5–2.9 cm2?
Which stage of aortic valve stenosis is defined by an aortic valve area (AVA) of 1.5–2.9 cm2?
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What is the recommended primary test and noninvasive gold standard to confirm the diagnosis and determine the severity of aortic valve stenosis?
What is the recommended primary test and noninvasive gold standard to confirm the diagnosis and determine the severity of aortic valve stenosis?
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In which stage of aortic valve stenosis is surgical aortic valve replacement (AVR) recommended for patients with low to moderate surgical risk or those with severe multivessel coronary artery disease?
In which stage of aortic valve stenosis is surgical aortic valve replacement (AVR) recommended for patients with low to moderate surgical risk or those with severe multivessel coronary artery disease?
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Which finding indicates the need for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) in patients with aortic valve stenosis?
Which finding indicates the need for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) in patients with aortic valve stenosis?
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