A 70 year old patient presented to the emergency department with pain in epigastrium and difficulty in breathing for 6 hours.On examination, his heart rate was 56 per minute and the blood pressure was 106/60 mm Hg.Chest examination was normal.The patient has been taking omeprazole for gastroesophageal reflux disease for last for 6 months.What should be initial investigation -

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An upper GI endoscopy

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An ECG

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Urgent ultrasound of the abdomen

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An x ray chest

1.	A 70 year old patient presented to the emergency department with pain in epigastrium and difficulty in breathing for 6 hours.On examination, his heart rate was 56 per minute and the blood pressure was 106/60 mm Hg.Chest examination was normal.The patient has been taking omeprazole for gastroesophageal reflux disease for last for 6 months.What should be initial investigation -
A.	An ECG
B.	An upper GI endoscopy
C.	Urgent ultrasound of the abdomen
D.	An x ray chest
Answer» B. An upper GI endoscopy

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