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A friend has systolic murmur in the aorta, shortness of breath and chest pain. what do these mean?

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Dr. Gutti Rao answered

Specializes in Hospital-based practice

Aortic stenosis: A systolic murmur in aorta with sob and chest pain- most likely is aortic stenosis. Needs a cardiology evaluation with an echo to find about the severity of stenosis and then plan appropriate treatment.

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Answered 2/13/2013

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