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Acute Onset of Abdominal Pain in a 76-Year-Old Man
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A 76-year-old man presents to the emergency department (ED) with sudden-onset abdominal pain that began 4 hours ago. The pain is centered in the epigastrium and is described as deep and burning. The patient has a past medical history of coronary artery disease and hypertension, as well as one of "indigestion." Hyperactive bowel sounds are heard on auscultation. What is the diagnosis? eMedicine Case Presentations
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