This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pediatrics
Most common cause of death in aoic stenosis patients is: March 2005 
Select and explain. 
A. Pulmonary edema, B. Atrial flutter, C. IHD with ventricular fibrillation, D. Cerebral embolism
C: IHD with ventricular fibrillation
Answer: C: IHD with ventricular fibrillation 
Explanation: Ans. C: IHD with ventricular fibrillation Aoic stenosis can be a serious and potentially life threatening condition. Some of the possible complications include: Pulmonary oedema Cardiomegaly Congestive hea failure Hea arrhythmia. Some arrhythmias in the ventricles may be associated with cardiac death, such as 'ventricular fibrillation' .