Heart failure Quiz: Ace Your Exams
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A 66-year-old man comes to the office due to ankle swelling and abdominal discomfort for the past three weeks. He also has shortness of breath and wheezing on exertion, but he denies orthopnea or paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea. Patient history is significant for a 50 pack-year smoking history, and he drinks approximately 7-8 units of alcohol per week. His temperature is 37.2°C (98.9° F), pulse is 75/min, respirations are 18/min, and blood pressure is 142/82 mm Hg. Physical examination shows 2+ pitting edema of the lower extremities, tenderness of the right upper quadrant, and prominent jugular veins. Cardiac examination shows a loud pulmonic component of S2 (P2) on auscultation. Which of the following is the most likely etiology of this patient's symptoms?
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