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Which of the following is a common cause of hydropericardium?
Which of the following is a common cause of hydropericardium?
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What is the most common cause of acute pericarditis?
What is the most common cause of acute pericarditis?
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Which type of pericarditis is characterized by a fibrin-rich exudate?
Which type of pericarditis is characterized by a fibrin-rich exudate?
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What is the most common clinical presentation of tuberculous pericarditis?
What is the most common clinical presentation of tuberculous pericarditis?
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Which of the following is a common cause of myocarditis?
Which of the following is a common cause of myocarditis?
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What is the most common viral cause of myocarditis?
What is the most common viral cause of myocarditis?
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Which of the following is a non-infective cause of myocarditis?
Which of the following is a non-infective cause of myocarditis?
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Which drug can cause hypersensitivity myocarditis?
Which drug can cause hypersensitivity myocarditis?
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What is the most common clinical presentation of myocarditis?
What is the most common clinical presentation of myocarditis?
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Which of the following is a serious complication of pericardial effusion?
Which of the following is a serious complication of pericardial effusion?
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A patient presents with chest pain that worsens when lying down. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A patient presents with chest pain that worsens when lying down. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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A patient with a history of intravenous drug use presents with fever, chills, and chest pain. What is the most likely cause of his condition?
A patient with a history of intravenous drug use presents with fever, chills, and chest pain. What is the most likely cause of his condition?
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A patient with a history of tuberculosis presents with dyspnea and fatigue. On examination, he has elevated jugular venous pressure and ascites. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A patient with a history of tuberculosis presents with dyspnea and fatigue. On examination, he has elevated jugular venous pressure and ascites. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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A patient presents with chest pain and a pericardial friction rub. Which type of pericarditis is most likely?
A patient presents with chest pain and a pericardial friction rub. Which type of pericarditis is most likely?
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A patient with a history of rheumatic fever presents with pericardial effusion. Which type of pericarditis is most likely?
A patient with a history of rheumatic fever presents with pericardial effusion. Which type of pericarditis is most likely?
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A patient presents with a large pericardial effusion that has developed gradually. Which of the following is most likely?
A patient presents with a large pericardial effusion that has developed gradually. Which of the following is most likely?
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A patient presents with a small pericardial effusion that has developed rapidly. Which of the following is most likely?
A patient presents with a small pericardial effusion that has developed rapidly. Which of the following is most likely?
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A patient with a history of pericarditis presents with signs of right-sided heart failure. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A patient with a history of pericarditis presents with signs of right-sided heart failure. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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A patient with a history of heart surgery presents with pericardial effusion. Which type of pericardial effusion is most likely?
A patient with a history of heart surgery presents with pericardial effusion. Which type of pericardial effusion is most likely?
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A patient with a history of mediastinal malignancy presents with pericardial effusion. Which type of pericardial effusion is most likely?
A patient with a history of mediastinal malignancy presents with pericardial effusion. Which type of pericardial effusion is most likely?
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A patient with a history of acute myocardial infarction presents with pericardial effusion. Which type of pericardial effusion is most likely?
A patient with a history of acute myocardial infarction presents with pericardial effusion. Which type of pericardial effusion is most likely?
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A patient with a history of nephrotic syndrome presents with pericardial effusion. Which type of pericardial effusion is most likely?
A patient with a history of nephrotic syndrome presents with pericardial effusion. Which type of pericardial effusion is most likely?
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A patient with a history of chronic liver disease presents with pericardial effusion. Which type of pericardial effusion is most likely?
A patient with a history of chronic liver disease presents with pericardial effusion. Which type of pericardial effusion is most likely?
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A patient with constrictive pericarditis is most likely to have which of the following clinical findings?
A patient with constrictive pericarditis is most likely to have which of the following clinical findings?
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Which of the following is a common finding in a patient with myocarditis?
Which of the following is a common finding in a patient with myocarditis?
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Which of the following is a potential complication of myocarditis?
Which of the following is a potential complication of myocarditis?
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Which of the following is a common cause of chronic pericarditis?
Which of the following is a common cause of chronic pericarditis?
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Which of the following is a characteristic finding in a patient with chronic pericarditis?
Which of the following is a characteristic finding in a patient with chronic pericarditis?
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Which of the following imaging modalities is most useful for evaluating pericardial disease?
Which of the following imaging modalities is most useful for evaluating pericardial disease?
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Which of the following is a potential treatment for constrictive pericarditis?
Which of the following is a potential treatment for constrictive pericarditis?
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Which of the following is a common cause of hydropericardium?
Which of the following is a common cause of hydropericardium?
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What is the most common cause of acute pericarditis?
What is the most common cause of acute pericarditis?
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Which type of pericarditis is characterized by a fibrin-rich exudate?
Which type of pericarditis is characterized by a fibrin-rich exudate?
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What is the most common clinical presentation of tuberculous pericarditis?
What is the most common clinical presentation of tuberculous pericarditis?
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Which of the following is a common cause of myocarditis?
Which of the following is a common cause of myocarditis?
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What is the most common viral cause of myocarditis?
What is the most common viral cause of myocarditis?
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Which of the following is a non-infective cause of myocarditis?
Which of the following is a non-infective cause of myocarditis?
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Which drug can cause hypersensitivity myocarditis?
Which drug can cause hypersensitivity myocarditis?
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What is the most common clinical presentation of myocarditis?
What is the most common clinical presentation of myocarditis?
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Which of the following is a serious complication of pericardial effusion?
Which of the following is a serious complication of pericardial effusion?
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A patient presents with chest pain that worsens when lying down. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A patient presents with chest pain that worsens when lying down. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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A patient with a history of intravenous drug use presents with fever, chills, and chest pain. What is the most likely cause of his condition?
A patient with a history of intravenous drug use presents with fever, chills, and chest pain. What is the most likely cause of his condition?
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A patient with a history of tuberculosis presents with dyspnea and fatigue. On examination, he has elevated jugular venous pressure and ascites. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A patient with a history of tuberculosis presents with dyspnea and fatigue. On examination, he has elevated jugular venous pressure and ascites. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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A patient presents with chest pain and a pericardial friction rub. Which type of pericarditis is most likely?
A patient presents with chest pain and a pericardial friction rub. Which type of pericarditis is most likely?
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A patient with a history of rheumatic fever presents with pericardial effusion. Which type of pericarditis is most likely?
A patient with a history of rheumatic fever presents with pericardial effusion. Which type of pericarditis is most likely?
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A patient presents with a large pericardial effusion that has developed gradually. Which of the following is most likely?
A patient presents with a large pericardial effusion that has developed gradually. Which of the following is most likely?
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A patient presents with a small pericardial effusion that has developed rapidly. Which of the following is most likely?
A patient presents with a small pericardial effusion that has developed rapidly. Which of the following is most likely?
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A patient with a history of pericarditis presents with signs of right-sided heart failure. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A patient with a history of pericarditis presents with signs of right-sided heart failure. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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A patient with a history of heart surgery presents with pericardial effusion. Which type of pericardial effusion is most likely?
A patient with a history of heart surgery presents with pericardial effusion. Which type of pericardial effusion is most likely?
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A patient with a history of mediastinal malignancy presents with pericardial effusion. Which type of pericardial effusion is most likely?
A patient with a history of mediastinal malignancy presents with pericardial effusion. Which type of pericardial effusion is most likely?
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A patient with a history of acute myocardial infarction presents with pericardial effusion. Which type of pericardial effusion is most likely?
A patient with a history of acute myocardial infarction presents with pericardial effusion. Which type of pericardial effusion is most likely?
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A patient with a history of nephrotic syndrome presents with pericardial effusion. Which type of pericardial effusion is most likely?
A patient with a history of nephrotic syndrome presents with pericardial effusion. Which type of pericardial effusion is most likely?
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A patient with a history of chronic liver disease presents with pericardial effusion. Which type of pericardial effusion is most likely?
A patient with a history of chronic liver disease presents with pericardial effusion. Which type of pericardial effusion is most likely?
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A patient with constrictive pericarditis is most likely to have which of the following clinical findings?
A patient with constrictive pericarditis is most likely to have which of the following clinical findings?
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Which of the following is a common finding in a patient with myocarditis?
Which of the following is a common finding in a patient with myocarditis?
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Which of the following is a potential complication of myocarditis?
Which of the following is a potential complication of myocarditis?
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Which of the following is a common cause of chronic pericarditis?
Which of the following is a common cause of chronic pericarditis?
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Which of the following is a characteristic finding in a patient with chronic pericarditis?
Which of the following is a characteristic finding in a patient with chronic pericarditis?
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Which of the following imaging modalities is most useful for evaluating pericardial disease?
Which of the following imaging modalities is most useful for evaluating pericardial disease?
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Which of the following is a potential treatment for constrictive pericarditis?
Which of the following is a potential treatment for constrictive pericarditis?
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