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Acute Onset of Abdominal Pain in a 76-Year-Old Man CME

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Release Date: February 20, 2008; Valid for credit through February 20, 2009

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  • Acute Onset of Abdominal Pain in a 76-Year-Old ManGautam Dehadrai, MD
  • A 76-year-old man presents to the emergency department (ED) with sudden-onset abdominal pain that began 4 hours ago. The pain is centered in the epigastrium and is described as deep and burning. The patient has a past medical history of coronary artery disease and hypertension, as well as one of "indigestion." Hyperactive bowel sounds are heard on auscultation. What is the diagnosis?

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Authors and Disclosures

Gautam Dehadrai, MD
Disclosure: Gautam Dehadrai, MD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.


Rick G. Kulkarni, MD, FACEP
Disclosure: Rick G. Kulkarni, MD, FACEP, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.


Eugene Lin, MD
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John Geibel, MD, DSc, MA
Disclosure: John Geibel, MD, DSc, MA, has disclosed relevant financial relationships with AMGEN and AstraZeneca.


Luis M. Soler, BA
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