Question

A 65-year-old male is diagnosed with aortic stenosis and experiences worsening syncopal episodes on exertion. What is the definitive management for symptomatic aortic stenosis?

Accepted Answer

Surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR)

Answer

Balloon valvuloplasty

Answer

Medical management with diuretics

Answer

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) in all cases

Answer

Beta-blocker therapy alone

Practice question

A 65-year-old male is diagnosed with aortic stenosis and experiences worsening syncopal episodes on exertion. What is the definitive management for symptomatic aortic stenosis?