Approach to chest pain Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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A 55-year-old man comes to the emergency department after experiencing several episodes of non-bilious and non-bloody emesis, followed by a sudden onset of intense, sharp chest pain radiating to the back. The patient drinks a pint of vodka daily and regularly uses intranasal cocaine. He reports last using cocaine this morning. Temperature is 37.0°C (98.6°F), pulse is 102/min, respirations are 22/min, blood pressure is 210/120 mmHg, and oxygen saturation is 99% on room air. Physical examination demonstrates a regurgitant murmur. ECG shows nonspecific T-wave abnormalities, and chest radiography is unremarkable. Which physical examination finding should be assessed next based on this patient’s clinical presentation?

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