Question

A symptomatic 75-year-old with severe, symptomatic aortic stenosis (AVA 0.7 cm²) has acceptable surgical/TAVR risk. Next management step?

Accepted Answer

Aortic valve replacement (SAVR/TAVR based on risk and anatomy)

Answer

Annual surveillance echocardiography only

Answer

Start β‑blocker and ACE inhibitor only

Answer

Balloon valvuloplasty as definitive therapy

Answer

Antibiotics for endocarditis prophylaxis only

Practice question

A symptomatic 75-year-old with severe, symptomatic aortic stenosis (AVA 0.7 cm²) has acceptable surgical/TAVR risk. Next management step?