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

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Ventricular hypertrophy is expected in aortic stenosis due to the increased workload on the heart as it tries to pump blood through the narrowed aortic valve, leading to thickening of the ventricular walls.

A 1-Month-Old Infant Visits His Primary Care Provider for a Well-Baby