Question

A client is admitted to the hospital with aortic stenosis. What assessment findings would indicate the development of left ventricular failure?

Answer 1

Answer: Shortness of breath

Pulmonary edema

Step-by-step explanation:

Aortic stenosis progresses gradually over time, and the aortic valvular area (AVA) decreases, contributing to left ventricular systolic dysfunction (LVSD) by increasing afterload.

When the aorta is stenosed the oxygenated blood regurgitates in the pulmonary veins which causes pulmonary edema due to increase blood volume. Due to this reason shortness of breath occurs.