The patient with a systolic murmur: sever aortic stenosis may be missed during cardiovascular examination

摘要

Significant aortic stenosis is prevalent amongst elderly people. It may be subclinical, manifesting only as a murmur, but can still cause unexpected death with little warning after symptoms develop. Recent studies have highlighted the unreliability Of the classical clinical signs of severe aortic Stenosis, leading to concern that some patients May not be referred appropriately for echocardio- Graphy.