What are the stages of aortic stenosis (including definition, valve anatomy, valve hemodynamics, hemodynamic consequences, and symptoms), the mortality rates for each classic symptom (angina, syncope, heart‑failure), which stage applies to a patient with severe aortic stenosis and at least one classic symptom, the recommended surgical (surgical aortic valve replacement or transcatheter aortic valve replacement) and medical management for that stage, and the target parameters for monitoring and management?

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