Algorithm for probability of moderate to severe aortic stenosis in the
presence of a typical murmur
| Findings |
Points |
| Delayed carotid pulse |
3 |
| Diminished carotid pulse |
2 |
| Heard best R USB |
2 |
| Single/absent S2 |
3 |
| Calcified aortic valve on CXR |
4 |
Interpretation for probability of moderate to severe aortic stenosis
- Low probability 0-6 points (LR .02)
- Indeterminate probability 7-9 points
- High probability 0-6 points (LR 10.6)
Reference: McGee, S. Evidence based physical
diagnosis. WB Saunders Co. 2001.
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