Q. A 65-year-old woman comes to the outpatient clinic due to chest pain. Chest pain is always associated with mild exertion and is entirely relieved with rest. The patient's medical history is significant for diabetes that is well-controlled with metformin.
Her vital signs are normal. Chest auscultation reveals a systolic ejection murmur at the aortic area radiating to the carotid region.
Using the table below, what is the effect of the various maneuvers on the patient's cardiac murmur?