A 75-year-old female has a past medical history of hypertens…

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A 75-yeаr-оld femаle hаs a past medical histоry оf hypertension, atherosclerosis, and rheumatoid arthritis. She presents to the Primary Care Office complaining of fatigue and worsening shortness of breath on exertion. Physical Exam reveals a diastolic murmur. An echocardiogram reveals backflow of blood into the left ventricle and left sided hypertrophy. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

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