Clinical Diagnosis · Multiple Systems · Medium
Diaphoresis
Meaning: Excessive sweating, often a sign of stress, shock or a heart attack.
In practice: Crushing central chest pain with diaphoresis prompted the paramedic to record an immediate ECG.
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Answer: Pharyngitis
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