PANCE Exam Practice Questions: Quiz 268 January 15, 2016 By Aamir Khan Leave a Comment A 45-year-old male who is recuperating from influenza suddenly develops sharp substernal pain in his chest. He cannot get comfortable lying down, but is able to get some relief by sitting forward. He also feels as if he cannot get a deep breath, but has no other symptoms other than residual cough from the flu. On cardiac auscultation, a squeaking sound is heard. His ECG demonstrates ST and T wave changes in all leads. CXR is unremarkable. What is the most likely diagnosis? A. acute coronary event B. angina pectoris C. costochrondritis D. inflammatory pericarditis Δ
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