A 66-year-old with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis and syncope is evaluated. What is the definitive treatment?...

Question

A 66-year-old with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis and syncope is evaluated. What is the definitive treatment?

Accepted Answer

Transcatheter or surgical valve replacement

Answer

Balloon valvuloplasty as long-term therapy

Answer

Medical therapy with beta blockers only

Answer

Nitrate therapy

Answer

Observe until symptoms worsen

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Aortic Stenosis