Hiatal hernia: An unusual presentation of dyspnea
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CONTEXT Hiatal hernia is an infrequent but serious cause of dyspnea. We report a case of acute dyspnea and paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea secondary to hiatal hernia and epicardial fat pad. CASE REPORT A 78-year-old woman presented with dyspnea and paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea. Lab data and physical examination were normal. Computed tomography scan demonstrated a large hiatal hernia and epicardial fat pad. CONCLUSION Although rare, hiatal hernia should be suspected in patients who develop unexplained dyspnea.
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