A 33-Year-Old Man Comes to the Physician Reporting Mild Exertional

A 33-year-old man comes to the physician reporting mild exertional shortness of breath and a "pounding" heart over the last 5 months.  He is uncomfortably aware of his heartbeat while lying on his left side.  Vital signs include blood pressure of 150/45 mm Hg and pulse of 73/min.  Which of the following is most likely responsible for his symptoms?

A) Aortic regurgitation
B) Aortic stenosis
C) Mitral stenosis
D) Pulmonic regurgitation
E) Tricuspid stenosis

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