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What is the most probable explanation for the patient’s GI symptoms?
What is the most probable explanation for the patient’s GI symptoms?
- Extension of pleural effusion
- Heart bearing over the diaphragm (correct)
- Associated hepatomegaly
- DM-induced gastric ulcer
What could be a potential cause of the recurrent GI episodes?
What could be a potential cause of the recurrent GI episodes?
- Gastric malignancy
- Gallbladder disease
- Chronic pancreatitis
- Right-sided heart failure (correct)
Why did the initial chest x-ray show an enlarged heart with mild bilateral pleural effusion?
Why did the initial chest x-ray show an enlarged heart with mild bilateral pleural effusion?
- Pneumothorax
- Right-sided heart failure (correct)
- Pulmonary embolism
- Pulmonary hypertension
What could be a contributing factor to the patient's condition?
What could be a contributing factor to the patient's condition?
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Which symptom is most likely to point to the diagnosis of right sided heart failure?
Which symptom is most likely to point to the diagnosis of right sided heart failure?
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Which symptom is least likely to indicate right sided heart failure?
Which symptom is least likely to indicate right sided heart failure?
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Which symptom is a common indicator of left sided heart failure?
Which symptom is a common indicator of left sided heart failure?
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