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Check out the latest case report from Dr. Brady Pregerson, which features a man in his 60s presenting with 16 hours of chest pain.
History: A man in his 60’s presents to the emergency department for 16 hours of non-pleuritic, non-exertional, non-radiating chest discomfort. He denies syncope, palpitations, SOB, fever, cough or other complaints.
Exam: Vital signs are normal except for a borderline pulse is in the mid 90’s. Exam is otherwise normal.
An EKG is done:
What is the most likely diagnosis?
A) Pneumothorax
B) Pulmonary Embolism
C) Acute Coronary Syndrome
D) Dysrhythmia