A 73-year-old man presented with a history of progressive, symmetric edema that began in the lower extremities and extended to involve his thighs, scrotum, and arms. He had dyspnea on exertion, orthopnea, and paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, as well as chest pressure on mild exertion.
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