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dr_jojo

03/20/07 - 10:31 AM

29.) A 55-year-old man is admitted to the hospital because of progressive Shortness of
breath for 10 days. He has a history of chronic venous stasis and deep venous
thrombosis. He has been treated with warfarin since he had several pulmonary
emboli 2 years ago; he takes no other medication. He has smoked two packs of
Cigarettes daily for 30 years. He weighs 109 kg (240 lb) and is 165 cm (65 in) tall.
Examination shows jugular venous distention. Echocardiography is most likely to
show which of the following?

A) Left ventricular dilation

B) Mitral stenosis

C) Pericardial thickening and tamponade

D) Right ventricular hypertrophy and dilation

E) Tricuspid stenosis

jean robert
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03/20/07 - 10:36 AM

D ) PE can lead RHF

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03/20/07 - 10:41 AM

D) Right ventricular hypertrophy and dilation

this has been discussed,

Before i go with C but now go with D

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03/20/07 - 01:19 PM

D) Right ventricular hypertrophy and dilation

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