You are called for man who has chest pain. His vital signs show a blood pressure of 90/62 and a very irregular pulse. Based on this information, you should suspect which of the following?

A) Dehydration leading to hypotension
B) Mechanical malfunction of the heart
C) Anaphylaxis induced vasodilation
D) A possibility of a drug interaction


Answer: B

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