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Retrocardiac mass causing collapse

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Abstract

A 78-year-old man with a history of hypertension presented to the emergency room after the sudden onset of near-collapse, dyspnoea, dizziness, and nausea. Symptoms had started while the patient was stooped over in an attempt to reach for an item underneath his bed. The patient reported upper abdominal pain, radiating to his back. Prior to his presenting symptoms he had no complaints, nor had he suffered from trauma.

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    A. J. IJsselmuiden

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Department of Cardiology, Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis, Amsterdam, the Netherlands

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Department of Cardiology, Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis, PO Box 95500, 1090 HM Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

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IJsselmuiden, A.J., van Wijk, D.F. & Somsen, G.A. Retrocardiac mass causing collapse. NHJL 16, 429–430 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03086193

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