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Classic Murmur, Unexpected Diagnosis: A Case Report and Pathophysiological Review
José Maria Gonçalves Fernandes1,2,3, Flávio Bonaparte Laranjeira4, Margareth de Souza Lira Handro2
1Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Alagoas, Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil, ufal.edu.br.
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A systolic murmur best heard at the aortic area with radiation to the neck is considered a hallmark of aortic stenosis. We report a patient with this auscultatory pattern in whom investigation revealed an unexpected diagnosis. Accompanying symptoms reinforced the initial suspicion, adding another layer of complexity to the diagnostic process. This case highlights the limitations of relying solely on symptom profile and murmur topography, and underscores the importance of comprehensive physical examination and diagnostic imaging in evaluating valvular heart disease.
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