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Question:
A 58-year-old female presents with difficulty breathing, especially when lying flat. She has a history of poorly controlled hypertension and hyperlipidemia. Physical examination reveals elevated jugular venous pressure, rales on pulmonary auscultation, and peripheral edema. An echocardiogram shows increased left ventricular thickness and diastolic dysfunction. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Options:
A)Acute myocardial infarction
B)Dilated cardiomyopathy
C)Restrictive cardiomyopathy
D)Left ventricular hypertrophy due to aortic stenosis
E)Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
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Question:
A 58-year-old female presents with difficulty breathing, especially when lying flat. She has a history of poorly controlled hypertension and hyperlipidemia. Physical examination reveals elevated jugular venous pressure, rales on pulmonary auscultation, and peripheral edema. An echocardiogram shows increased left ventricular thickness and diastolic dysfunction. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Options:
A)Acute myocardial infarction
B)Dilated cardiomyopathy
C)Restrictive cardiomyopathy
D)Left ventricular hypertrophy due to aortic stenosis
E)Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy