Question

An 80-year-old patient with a systolic murmur best heard in the right second intercostal space complains of syncope on exertion. Which investigation is most appropriate first to confirm the suspected diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Echocardiogram

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ECG

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Cardiac MRI

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Stress ECG

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Chest X-ray

Practice question

An 80-year-old patient with a systolic murmur best heard in the right second intercostal space complains of syncope on exertion. Which investigation is most appropriate first to confirm the suspected diagnosis?