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Aortic Stenosis (Clinical Presentation (Classic triad (Angina (increases…
Aortic Stenosis
Clinical Presentation
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Think of in any elderly person with chest pain, exertion dyspnoea or syncope (loss of consciousness due to lack of blood)
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Pathophysiology
Due to the narrowing there is obstructed left ventricular emptying and a pressure gradient develops between the left ventricle and the aorta, resulting in an increased afterload
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Narrowing of the aortic valve resulting in obstruction to the left ventricular stroke volume, leading to symptoms of chest pain, breathlessness, syncope and fatigue