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What is the most likely cause of death in a patient with toxic shock syndrome?

  • Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) (correct)
  • Respiratory failure due to pneumonia
  • Septic shock
  • Heart failure

Which of the following scenarios is most likely associated with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)?

  • Near-drowning incident (correct)
  • Mild asthma exacerbation
  • Renal failure without respiratory issues
  • Patient after elective surgery

In patients with a positive PPD test, what is the recommended protocol?

  • Wait two weeks and then repeat the test
  • Do not repeat the test (correct)
  • Perform a chest X-ray
  • Repeat the test every year

What condition is characterized by bilateral chest infiltrates and decreased oxygen saturation?

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Which of the following is a common risk factor for aspiration leading to pulmonary complications?

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What does a pulmonary lesion with an air-fluid level typically indicate?

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What is the expected immediate treatment focus for a patient after near-drowning?

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Which organism is commonly implicated in infections related to inhalation from hot tubs?

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What does a pleural fluid pH of 7.40 indicate?

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Which condition is likely to cause hypotension and muffled heart sounds without elevated jugular venous distention (JVD)?

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What is indicated by an elevated pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP) in a patient?

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What is a common presentation of malignant pleural effusion in a patient with a cancer history?

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What is the primary mechanism of dyspnea in patients with pulmonary edema due to left heart failure?

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What is synonymous with pulmonary edema in USMLE vignettes?

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In cases of pulmonary edema, which mechanism is typically NOT correct?

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What presentation is commonly associated with a history of central line insertion leading to chylothorax?

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What is a distinguishing feature of transudative pleural effusions compared to exudative effusions?

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Which condition is the highest yield cause of transudative pleural effusion in USMLE exams?

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What pH level is indicative of empyema in pleural fluid analysis?

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In which circumstance would you expect to find a 'milky or white-cloudy fluid' in the pleural space?

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How does empyema typically progress following pneumonia?

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What is the initial treatment for a patient diagnosed with empyema?

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What characterizes the point of maximal impulse in left ventricular hypertrophy?

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Which condition is commonly associated with transudative pleural effusions due to decreased oncotic pressure?

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What is the mechanism of action for drugs such as oseltamivir and zanamivir?

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Which influenza-related process is described as a result of point mutations?

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In the context of post-influenza pneumonia, which gram-positive coccus is commonly associated with secondary bacterial infections?

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What is the recommended age to start the inactivated killed influenza vaccine?

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Which description best fits the difference between antigenic drift and antigenic shift in influenza viruses?

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What is the implication of a drug causing host cells to be 'packed with virions'?

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What was the believed origin of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic?

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What feature gives SARS-CoV-2 its characteristic appearance under electron microscopy?

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What causes the V/Q ratio to be lower at the bases of the lungs compared to the apices?

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What is hypoxic vasoconstriction primarily responsible for?

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What does the term 'dead space' refer to in a pathological context?

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Which of the following is NOT considered a form of dead space?

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What effect does pulmonary embolism have on the lungs?

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Which statement describes alveolar dead space accurately?

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How does physiologic dead space differ from anatomic dead space?

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In terms of gas exchange, what is the implication of a lung area being classified as a shunt?

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What is the prophylactic treatment recommended for a college student involved in crew who has continuous water exposure?

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Which treatment is appropriate for chronic sinusitis that has persisted for more than 12 weeks?

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What characteristic symptom should prompt consideration of sinusitis after a lingering upper respiratory tract infection for more than 10 days?

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What are the two important components of the influenza virus that facilitate its pathogenicity?

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In the context of influenza, what symptom is particularly indicative of the infection?

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Which of the following statements about the treatment of otitis media and strep pharyngitis is correct?

<p>Otitis media is treated with amoxicillin/clavulanate, strep pharyngitis with penicillin. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which finding in a vignette would suggest the possibility of influenza over other respiratory infections?

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What is the key differentiating symptom that presents along with sinusitis in cases of IgA deficiency?

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Flashcards

Empyema

A condition where pus (infected fluid) accumulates in the pleural space, typically due to pneumonia or infection.

Exudative Pleural Effusion

Pleural effusion where the LDH (lactate dehydrogenase) level in the fluid is greater than 2/3 of the upper limit of normal serum LDH.

Transudative Pleural Effusion

Fluid that accumulates in the pleural space due to increased pressure in the blood vessels, typically caused by heart failure.

Chyle in the Pleural Space

A milky-white fluid in the pleural space with a pH significantly above 7.1, typically caused by leakage of lymph fluid.

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Parapneumonic Effusion

An effusion that occurs as a complication of pneumonia, characterized by an exudative fluid in the pleural space.

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Left Heart Failure

The most common cause of a transudative pleural effusion on the USMLE.

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Left Ventricular Hypertrophy

A condition where the heart's left ventricle is enlarged, leading to a lateralized apex beat, often palpable in the anterior axillary line.

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Tube Thoracostomy

The medical procedure used to drain pus from the pleural space, typically involving the insertion of a chest tube.

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Ventilation-Perfusion (V/Q) Ratio

The ratio of ventilation (V) to perfusion (Q) in the lungs. It represents the balance between how much air reaches the alveoli and how much blood flows through the capillaries surrounding them.

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Low V/Q

A condition where the ventilation/perfusion (V/Q) ratio is low, meaning the alveoli are receiving less air than the capillaries surrounding them. This leads to inadequate oxygen exchange and can cause hypoxemia.

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Hypoxic Vasoconstriction

A physiological process where blood vessels in poorly ventilated areas of the lungs constrict, redirecting blood to better-ventilated areas to improve oxygenation and minimize wasted blood flow.

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Pathologic Dead Space

A condition where the ventilation/perfusion (V/Q) ratio is so low that a patient's arterial oxygen levels become decompensated, meaning their blood oxygen levels become dangerously low.

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Alveolar Dead Space

A natural, physiological variation in ventilation/perfusion (V/Q) within the alveoli, where some areas of the lung receive more ventilation than perfusion, such as the apices.

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Anatomic Dead Space

Parts of the respiratory tree that are naturally ventilated but do not participate in gas exchange, such as the trachea, bronchi, and terminal bronchioles.

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Physiologic Dead Space

The sum of anatomic and alveolar dead space, representing the total volume of air that does not participate in gas exchange.

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Right-to-Left Shunt

The mixing of deoxygenated blood (right) with oxygenated blood (left) in the pulmonary circulation, leading to reduced oxygen levels in the arterial blood.

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Malignant Otitis Externa

An ear infection that often occurs in people who spend a lot of time in the water, particularly swimmers.

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Sinusitis

A condition where the nasal sinuses are inflamed, causing a variety of symptoms.

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IgA Deficiency

An immune deficiency where the body lacks adequate IgA antibodies, leading to recurrent infections.

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Sinusitis Causing Cough

A frequent complication of sinusitis that is often associated with a persistent cough.

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Influenza

A type of viral infection that causes respiratory distress, fever, and muscle aches.

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Hemagglutinin

A protein on the surface of the influenza virus that enables the virus to attach to cells.

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Neuraminidase

A protein on the surface of the influenza virus that allows newly generated viruses to leave infected cells.

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Amoxicillin/Clavulanate (Augmentin)

A type of medication that is used to treat sinusitis, often involving a combination of amoxicillin and clavulanate.

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What do oseltamivir and zanamivir do?

A medication that blocks the release of newly formed viral particles from infected cells by inhibiting neuraminidase, an enzyme that cleaves sialic acid residues needed for viral release.

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What is antigenic drift?

Minor changes in the hemagglutinin and/or neuraminidase proteins of the influenza virus, leading to seasonal epidemics.

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What is antigenic shift?

A major change in the influenza virus, caused by the reassortment of viral segments from two different influenza viruses (one human, one animal). This leads to generational pandemics.

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Post-influenza pneumonia

A patient recovering from influenza develops bacterial pneumonia. What is a likely causative organism?

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What is the influenza IM killed vaccine?

A vaccine containing inactivated influenza virus given annually, starting at 6 months old. Safe during pregnancy.

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What is the intranasal live-attenuated influenza vaccine?

A live-attenuated influenza vaccine administered intranasally. Suitable for ages 2-45 years, only for immunocompetent and non-pregnant individuals.

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What is SARS-CoV-2?

The virus that caused the 2019 global pandemic.

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What is the likely origin of SARS-CoV-2?

The most likely origin of the SARS-CoV-2, despite debate.

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Chylothorax

A condition where milky fluid (chyle) accumulates in the pleural space, often caused by damage to the lymphatic system, like a ruptured thoracic duct. It can also occur due to cancer, like lymphoma, or even iatrogenic causes, like central line placement.

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Hemothorax

Blood in the pleural space, usually due to trauma or malignancy. It can be detected physically as dullness to percussion on chest examination.

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Pulmonary Edema

Fluid buildup in the lung's air sacs (alveoli), often due to left heart failure. It can cause dyspnea (difficulty breathing) and an increased alveolar-arteriolar oxygen gradient.

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Cephalization of Pulmonary Vessels

A sign of pulmonary edema, characterized by the appearance of blood vessels in the upper lung fields on a chest X-ray.

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What is Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)?

A serious lung condition characterized by fluid buildup in the alveoli, leading to impaired gas exchange and respiratory distress. Often caused by direct lung damage from aspiration, infection, or trauma.

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What USMLE scenario suggests ARDS?

A common clinical scenario in the USMLE where a patient presents with bilateral (both sides) exudative (inflammatory) chest infiltrates and low oxygen saturation, often following events like pancreatitis, aspiration, near-drowning, or trauma.

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What is a frequent cause of ARDS in USMLE questions?

A common cause of ARDS in USMLE questions, often attributed to aspirating oropharyngeal flora (bacteria) into the lungs.

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Name a few risk factors for aspiration, often mentioned in USMLE questions?

Conditions increasing the risk of aspiration, frequently mentioned in USMLE questions, include alcoholism, dementia, stroke, and epilepsy.

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What is a radiographic characteristic sometimes associated with aspiration?

A distinctive radiographic finding often associated with aspiration, characterized by an air-fluid level within a pulmonary lesion.

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What is "Hot Tub Lung"?

A condition caused by inhaling aerosolized Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) bacteria, often found in hot tubs.

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What is the strategy for repeating a PPD test?

A common practice in the USMLE - avoid repeating a positive PPD test for tuberculosis. However, if the test is negative, repeat it in 1-2 weeks due to the possibility of a false-negative result.

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What is "Pulmonary Decompensation" associated with pancreatitis?

A high-yield concept for the USMLE. It refers to a scenario where a patient develops ARDS shortly after a trauma, sepsis, or other serious condition.

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Study Notes

Lung Volume Terminology

  • FEV1 (Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second): The amount of air forcibly exhaled in one second after a maximal inspiration.
  • FVC (Forced Vital Capacity): The total amount of air that can be exhaled forcefully after maximal inspiration.
  • FEV1/FVC Ratio: Used to differentiate between obstructive and restrictive lung diseases.
  • TLC (Total Lung Capacity): The maximum amount of air the lungs can hold after a maximal inspiration.
  • TV (Tidal Volume): The amount of air inhaled and exhaled during normal breathing.
  • IRV (Inspiratory Reserve Volume): The additional amount of air that can be inhaled after a normal inspiration.
  • IC (Inspiratory Capacity): The total amount of air that can be inhaled after a normal exhalation.
  • ERV (Expiratory Reserve Volume): The additional amount of air that can be exhaled after a normal exhalation.
  • FRC (Functional Residual Capacity): The volume of air remaining in the lungs after a normal exhalation.
  • RV (Residual Volume): The volume of air remaining in the lungs after a maximal exhalation.
  • DLCO (Diffusion Capacity of the Lungs for Carbon Monoxide): Reflects the extent of gas exchange across the pulmonary capillaries. It's decreased in most lung diseases, but increased in asthma.

Obstructive vs. Restrictive Lung Disease

  • Obstructive Pattern: Characterized by difficulty exhaling air. Example conditions include asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

    • FEV1: Decreased
    • FVC: Decreased
    • FEV1/FVC Ratio: Decreased (<70%, normal is 70%)
    • TLC: Usually increased (due to air trapping)
    • RV: Increased (due to air trapping)

  • Restrictive Pattern: Characterized by difficulty inhaling air, often associated with reduced lung compliance. Examples include pulmonary fibrosis and pulmonary edema.

    • FEV1: Decreased
    • FVC: Decreased
    • FEV1/FVC Ratio: Increased or unchanged (or normal, sometimes slightly increased) (>70-80%)
    • TLC: Decreased
    • RV: Decreased

Flow-Volume Loops

  • Obstructive: Shows a scooped-out/concave expiratory curve due to reduced airflow during exhalation.

  • Restrictive: Shows a smaller, more symmetrical loop with reduced overall size due to decreased lung volume.

Additional Lung Conditions

  • Shunt: Reduces oxygenation because blood bypasses functional alveoli
  • Dead Space: Reduces oxygenation because air bypasses functional alveoli.

Lung Cancers

  • Small cell carcinoma: Centrally located, strongly associated with smoking, paraneoplastic syndromes.
  • Squamous cell carcinoma: Centrally located, strongly associated with smoking, can cavitate.
  • Adenocarcinoma: Peripherally located, less associated with smoking, secretes PTHrp.
  • Large cell carcinoma: Variable location. Rare.
  • Bronchogenic carcinoid tumor: Usually centrally located, can cause carcinoid syndrome(s).
  • Mesothelioma: Related to asbestos exposure, presents as pleural-based tumor mass.

HY Pulmonary/Respiratory Tract Cancers

  • Small basophilic cells: Twice the size of lymphocytes.
  • Small cell carcinoma: Centrally located. Associated with smoking.

HY Pulmonary/Respiratory Tract Conditions

  • Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF): Restrictive lung disease; characterized by "reticular or reticulonodular patterns" on CXR or CT scan, often with increasing fatigue and shortness of breath.
  • COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease): Obstructive lung disease; caused by chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema. Presents with productive cough, and hyperinflation.
  • Asthma: Obstructive lung disease; caused by bronchospasm and inflammation. Characterized by variable airflow obstruction that worsens with triggers like allergens, exercise, or cold air.
  • Bronchiectasis: Irreversible dilation of bronchi; chronic infection. Presents as cups of foul smelling sputum.
  • Pneumothorax: Collapsed lung; Air in pleural space. Often presents with sudden-onset sharp chest pain.
  • Pleural effusion: Fluid in pleural space; Presents with dullness to percussion, decreased breath sounds, and decreased tactile fremitus.
  • Pneumonia: Infection of the lungs; Characterized by inflammation and consolidation.
  • Atelectasis: Collapsed lung segments; Often occurs post-surgery, commonly presents as bibasilar opacities/shadows.
  • Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS): Severe form of acute lung inflammation; characterized by widespread inflammation and fluid buildup in the lungs.
  • Pulmonary Edema: Fluid accumulation in the lungs; Can be caused by heart failure (left heart failure is most common).
  • Pulmonary Emboli: Blockage of pulmonary arteries by blood clots; Presents with sudden-onset shortness of breath, tachycardia, and sometimes chest pain.
  • Tuberculosis: Infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Leads to granulomas and possible cavitations.
  • Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis: Inflammatory alveolitis caused by inhaled antigens; symptoms mimic asthma or pneumonia.
  • Bronchiolitis: Inflammation of the bronchioles. Frequently caused by Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), commonly associated with infants and young children.
  • Laryngotracheal bronchitis: Inflammation of the larynx and trachea, commonly caused by RSV. Presents with a barking cough.
  • Epiglottitis: Infection and swelling of the epiglottis; life-threatening due to airway obstruction. Can present with difficulty swallowing, drooling, and tripod positioning.
  • Bacterial tracheitis: Infection of the trachea, often occurs after a viral upper respiratory infection.
  • Pertussis: Bacterial infection causing "whooping cough" characterized by coughing fits followed by a whoop sound.
  • Pleurodynia: Viral infection of the intercostal muscles presenting with sharp chest pain.
  • Pulmonary abscess: Collection of pus in the lung; Typically due to aspiration of oropharyngeal secretions.
  • Anaphylaxis: Severe allergic reaction; Characterized by sudden onset of symptoms like urticaria (hives), angioedema, bronchospasm, and hypotension.

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