6th March 2024

A 64-year-old patient with a background of ischaemic heart disease and hypertension presents to AMU via his GP, complaining of feeling lightheaded.

A 64-year-old patient with a background of ischaemic heart disease and hypertension presents to AMU via his GP, complaining of feeling lightheaded. You review his medication and find that he is on aspirin, ramipril, bisoprolol and pravastatin. You assess him clinically and notice there is varying intensity of the first heart sound on auscultation. His pulse is running between 30-40bpm. Which one of the following statements is true?

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