(BMJ) - A 49-yo woman fell 4 days ago, striking her back on concrete. The next day, swelling began in her ankles and spread through her body. In the ED, L breath sounds were reduced; L posterior thorax was tender. RA O2 sat: 96%. What caused her swelling?
Edema from Takotsubo (stress) cardiomyopathy
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NSAID-induced sodium retention
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Subcutaneous emphysema
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Aspirin-induced anaphylaxis
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Anasarca from traumatic renal failure
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