Exam questionKROK 2Medicine ยท 2012
A 67-year-old male complains of dyspnea on exertion, attacks of retrosternal pain, dizziness. He has no history of rheumatism. Objectively: pale skin, acrocyanosis. There are rales in the lower parts of lungs. There is systolic thrill in the II intercostal space on the right, coarse systolic murmur conducted to the vessels of neck. AP- 130/90 mm Hg, heart rate - 90/min, regular rhythm. The liver extends 5 cm under the edge of costal arch, shin edemata are present. Specify the assumed valvular defect:
Answer options
- Pulmonary artery stenosis
- Aortic stenosis
- Tricuspid regurgitation
- Mitral insufficiency
- Ventricular septal defect
Correct answer
Aortic stenosis
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