Aortic stenosis auscultation is best described as which of the following?

• A. A diastolic decrescendo murmur at the left sternal border
• B. A holosystolic murmur at the apex radiating to the axilla
• C. A mid-systolic crescendo-decrescendo murmur at the right second intercostal space with carotid radiation
• D. A continuous murmur heard best at the left upper sternal border

Answer: (C)