A 55-year-old man with a history of mild aortic stenosis presents to his cardiologist for a routine exam. He says he has no cardiac symptoms and is physically active. Physical examination is ...

Aortic stenosis is a disease often diagnosed in its asymptomatic phase due to its distinct murmur and the widespread use of noninvasive imaging. The history, however, is still of paramount importance ...

Does having a heart murmur mean you have a heart problem and need heart surgery? That’s not always necessarily true. But picking up a murmur on physical exam can, in certain circumstances, literally ...

Answer questions and review cases on these topics and more. An 80-year-old male presents following a syncopal episode at home. Upon arrival at the ED, he is found to be afebrile, with a heart rate of ...

Someone living with aortic stenosis that progresses quickly often has a worse outlook. But you can take steps to catch this heart issue early and work with your healthcare team to treat it. Your ...

Aortic stenosis is a valve disease in which the aortic valve narrows, restricting blood flow from the heart. High blood pressure is common with aortic stenosis because the heart must work harder to ...