Aortic stenosis

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Diagnosis

  • Dyspnea, CP, syncope
    • Once symptoms present mean surival is 2-3yr
  • Late systolic murmur radiating to carotids
  • Pulsus parvus et tardus
  • Narrowed pulse pressure

Treatment

  • Admission
  • Avoid BBs, CCBs
  • Afterload reduction is controversial
    • Consider cards consult
  • AS + A-fib = emergency
    • Consider emergent cardioversion
  • Pulm edema
    • Diuretics, intubation if necessary
    • Extreme caution with use of nitrates/vasodilators

See Also

Valvular Emergencies