A 78 y.o. woman presents with a 2-month history of dyspnea,…

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A 78 y.о. wоmаn presents with а 2-mоnth history of dyspneа, mostly at exertion. Her past history is significant for 1 episode of atrial fibrillation during a stress test, for which she has been treated with metoprolol (a b-blocker) and flecainide (an antiarrhythmic). On physical examination, blood pressure is 150/95 mmHg, heart rate is 88 bpm, respiratory rate is 18. No signs/symptoms of peripheral pitting edema or ascites (abdominal edema). Lung auscultation does not indicate rales or crackles. ECG does not show signs of ischemic damage or rhythm abnormalities, but shows a mild LV hypertrophy. A chest X-rays shows no signs of enlarged heart, and normal lungs profile. An echocardiogram shows a mild aortic regurgitation with a 58% EF (ejection fraction). 27. Based on the above signs/symptoms and test results, which of the following diagnoses do you suspect?

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