1st April 2022

You are the F2 doctor in general practice. You are taking the history of a 40-year-old gentleman who has come in for a diabetic check-up

You are the F2 doctor in general practice. You are taking the history of a 40-year-old gentleman who has come in for a diabetic check-up. During his cardiovascular examination, you can hear a diastolic murmur in the aortic area. The gentleman is tall and thin, with long arms and legs. You note a marked scoliosis. You suspect that the gentleman’s murmur may be a result of aortic root dilatation. What is the most appropriate medication to slow this disease process?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.