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A 65-year-old man with acute anterior myocardial infarction developed an asphyxia attack. Examination detects diffuse cyanosis. His heart rate is 100 / min. His blood pressure is 120/100 mm Hg. Auscultation detects numerous heterogeneous moist crackles in the lungs. What complication has developed in this patient?

Answer options

  1. Pulmonary edema
  2. Pulmonary embolism
  3. Ventricular septal rupture
  4. Hypertensive crisis
  5. Cardiogenic shock
Correct answer

Pulmonary edema

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