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ArticleClinical practice and cases in emergency medicine2026

70-year-old Woman with Chest Tightness and Shortness of Breath.

Robert E Dunn, Brianna Klucher, Laura J Bontempo, J David Gatz

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4 authors.

Robert E DunnUniversity of Maryland Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine, Baltimore, MD.
Brianna KlucherUniversity of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Baltimore, MD.
Laura J BontempoUniversity of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Baltimore, MD.
J David GatzUniversity of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Baltimore, MD.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Chest tightness and shortness of breath are relatively common reasons for presentation to the emergency department (ED), often triggering protocolized workups and dispositions. A good history, however, can reveal additional elements that may dramatically alter the differential diagnosis and management. A 70-year-old woman presented to the ED complaining of subacute chest tightness with dyspnea on exertion. This case offers a thoughtful analysis of how to integrate key findings within a patient's history, exam, and workup in the ED. The surprising final diagnosis and case outcome are then revealed.

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PMID41666896
PMCPMC12890330

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