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CRQ 021: Aortic Stenosis

CRQ Format: Please answer the following questions on the given topic The case will be displayed with the question parts displayed initially, followed the answers in order One mark is available for every point underlined in orange Only your first answers should be...

What is the classic triad of symptoms encountered by patients with aortic stenosis?

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Complete the missing factors that are part of pathophysiology of worsening aortic stenosis?

Complete the missing factors that are part of pathophysiology of worsening aortic stenosis?

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Give values for the peak aortic flow velocity, mean pressure gradient and valve area that would indicate that this woman has severe aortic stenosis?

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What are the recommendations for intervention prior to surgery when undertaking non-cardiac surgery in patients with severe aortic stenosis?

What are the recommendations for intervention prior to surgery when undertaking non-cardiac surgery in patients with severe aortic stenosis?

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