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A 60-year-old
man presents with a complaint of dyspnea on exertion. He has a
longstanding history of hypertension with evidence of left ventricular
hypertrophy on electrocardiogram. His past medical history is
notable for asthma as a child. Walking 50 yards, he develops wheezing
and acute respiratory discomfort.
Question
14.1
What is the likely
clinical physiological explanation for his symptom?
 | Respiratory
system derangement (controller, ventilatory pump, gas exchanger) |
 | Cardiovascular
system derangement (anemia, primary cardiac dysfunction, deconditioning) |
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