title: Aortic stenosis: Ddx and Tx of the elderly patient.
abstract: 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.
mesh_terms: 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