A 35-Year-Old Man with a History of Alcohol Use Disorder

question 806

Multiple Choice

A 35-year-old man with a history of alcohol use disorder is brought to the ER with hematemesis.  Prior to this, he has had three episodes of vomiting.  His BP is 110/80 mmHg and pulse is 98/min.  He has no jaundice.  Lungs are clear to auscultation.  Abdomen is soft, non tender, and non-distended.  There is no hepatomegaly.  Endoscopy shows longitudinal mucosal tears at the gastroesophageal junction.  This patient's condition is most likely related to which of the following?

• A)Intraabdominal pressure
• B)Venous pressure
• C)Local inflammation
• D)Acid reflux
• E)Mucosal ischemia

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