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An Elderly Man with Dyspnea
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A 65-year-old man presents to the emergency department (ED) complaining of worsening dyspnea on exertion associated with chest tightness, wheezing, and coughing. He smokes 2 packs of cigarettes daily. His breath sounds are diminished throughout, and the cardiac examination reveals distant heart sounds with a somewhat prominent P2. What is the diagnosis?
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