Pericardial disease Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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A 30-year-old woman is brought to the emergency department due to progressive fatigue and shortness of breath for the past few hours. A week ago, she had an upper respiratory infection, and since then, she has not recovered completely. Medical history is significant for smoking half-a-pack of cigarettes daily and drinking 3 beers a week but is otherwise unremarkable. Medications include oral contraceptives and ibuprofen for occasional migraine headaches. Temperature is 37.0°C (98.6°F), pulse is 122/min, respirations are 20/min, and blood pressure is 85/60 mmHg. Pulse oximetry shows an oxygen saturation of 98% on room air. Physical examination reveals jugular venous distension. When the patient inhales, the radial pulse suddenly becomes undetectable. The lungs are clear to auscultation, and no wheezes are heard. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?  

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