Physical Exam: Aortic Stenosis

Through Harvey teaching, I learned key findings in the physical examination of aortic stenosis. 

Cardinal symptoms of AS: dyspnea and other symptoms of heart failure, angina, and syncope

Findings specific for AS:
- Pulsus parvus et tardis
- Apical-carotid delay
- Radial-brachial delay
- Late-peaking systolic murmur
- Absent or soft S2 sound due to calcification of aortic valves

Murmur characterization:
- Systolic
- Late-peaking
- Harsh
- Loudest over second right intercostal space
- Radiates to carotid arteries

-BH-

Resources:

1. Harvey teaching
2. Aortic Stenosis: Diagnosis and Treatment (AAFP)