A 70-year-old woman comes in after a syncopal episode. She said she fainted while she was gardening. She said she's been feeling a bit fatigued and short of breath but attributes this to not sleeping well. On examination, a systolic murmur is heard. Based on these findings, a common valvular disorder, and the most likely, is:

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Aortic stenosis is common in elderly patients and can cause symptoms such as syncope, fatigue, and shortness of breath. The systolic murmur is characteristic of this condition.

A 70-Year-Old Woman Comes in After a Syncopal Episode