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A 44-year-old African-American male presented to the emergency department with progressive left-sided anterior chest pain of 1-month duration, which was rated six out of 10 in intensity. Associated symptoms included nocturnal dry cough and tenderness to touch. The patient's symptoms were relieved with ibuprofen.
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