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

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

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Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) in all cases

Answer

Beta-blocker therapy alone

MCQ (SBA): Aortic Stenosis

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?