Case 12

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CASE 12

History: A patient presents with pleuritic chest pain and hypoxia.

1. Which of the following are risk factors for this diagnosis? (Choose all that apply.)

A. Surgery 2 months ago

D. Cigarette smoking

2. What cardiac finding is seen in Fig. B?

A. Leftward bowing of interventricular septum

B. Left atrial mass

C. Pericardial effusion

D. Left ventricular thrombus

3. What is the most likely cause of the cardiac finding in this patient with pulmonary embolism?

A. Right ventricular strain

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