A 68-year-old patient with severe aortic stenosis (valve area 0.6 cm²) requires emergency hip fracture repair. Which anesthetic consideration is most important?
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A
Avoid tachycardia and maintain sinus rhythm
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B
Induce hypotension to reduce afterload
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C
Use neuraxial anesthesia exclusively to reduce preload
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D
Administer beta-blockers to increase diastolic filling time