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4. 1 and 3

Myocardial infarction is always possible and she has undoubtedly had some myocardial injury with her myectomy. However, myocardial infarction from coronary artery disease is fairly unlikely given her lack of significant coronary artery disease preoperatively and post-operative anticoagulation.

Which of the following should be performed at this time? (Click on the correct answer to proceed to the sixth of seven pages)

1. Beside ultrasound
2. Cardiac catherization
3. Chest X-ray
4. 1 and 3
5. All of the above

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