A 1-month-old infant visits his physician for a well-baby check. Physical exam reveals decreased cardiac output, hypotension, tachycardia, and a loud murmur suggestive of aortic stenosis. Which of the following would be expected with this diagnosis?

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Aortic stenosis leads to increased resistance to blood flow from the left ventricle to the aorta. This results in increased pressure within the left ventricle, causing the muscle to hypertrophy in order to pump blood past the narrowed valve.

A 1-Month-Old Infant Visits His Physician for a Well-Baby Check