65 yo male with a harsh crescendo-decrescendo systolic murmur radiating to carotids presented to the ER with complaints of chest pain. On the cxr's above, which valve appears to be calcified? (Click on lateral view for better image)
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65 yo male with a harsh crescendo-decrescendo systolic murmur radiating to carotids presented to the ER with complaints of chest pain. On the cxr's above, which valve appears to be calcified? (Click on lateral view for better image)
B) aortic
CORRECT!
This gentleman had the classic murmur of aortic stenosis. Calcification of the aortic valve leads to decreased mobility of the valve and thus, aortic stenosis.
