Question # 11

A 65-year-old male with a history of heart failure presents with acute shortness of breath, fatigue, and orthopnea. His blood pressure is 160/90 mmHg, and his oxygen saturation is 89%. What is the most likely cause of his symptoms?

Options:

A.

Acute myocardial infarction

B.

Acute heart failure exacerbation

C.

Pulmonary embolism

D.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbation

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