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A 19-year-old man suddenly collapses and is brought to the emergency department. His vital signs include temperature of 37.1°C, pulse 84/min, respirations 18/min, and blood pressure 80/40 mm Hg. Laboratory findings include hemoglobin of 13.5 g/dL, platelet count 252,000/mm3, WBC count 7230/mm3, serum glucose 73 mg/dL, and creatinine 1.2 mg/dL. The total creatine kinase (CK) level is elevated, with a CK-MB fraction of 10%. Which of the following underlying conditions is most likely to be present in this patient? Hereditary hemochromatosisMarfan syndromeDown syndromeFamilial hypercholesterolemiaLets learn to solve more clinical scenarios and make your base strong to tackle anything - Enroll to Pathology revision series and learn more Subscribe here today