Aortic stenosis: Ddx and Tx of the elderly patient.
The harsh murmur of valvular aortic stenosis at the right base may persist in elderly patients, but with appreciably less intensity. Auscultation may instead disclose a predominant loud, pure-frequency musical systolic murmur at or near the cardiac apex. Asymptomatic patients with severe aortic stenosis should be advised not to engage in any strenuous physical activity.
D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D001024:Aortic Valve Stenosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004452:Echocardiography; D004562:Electrocardiography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010808:Physical Examination