Question
A 47-year-old man is found to have edema, ascites, and hepatosplenomegaly. The examination of his neck veins reveals elevated venous pressure with a deep y descent. Heart size on x-ray is normal. Which of the following etiologies is not a possible explanation for this syndrome?
| A. |
rheumatic fever |
| B. |
TB |
| C. |
unknown cause |
| D. |
previous acute pericarditis |
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