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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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A 30-year-old woman visits her local walk-in clinic and reports more than one week of progressive shortness of breath, dyspnea on effort, fatigue, lightheadedness, and lower limb edema. She claims she has been healthy all year round except for last week when she had a low-grade fever, malaise, and myalgias. Upon examination, her blood pressure is 94/58 mm Hg, heart rate is 125/min, respiratory rate is 26/min, and body temperature is 36.4°C (97.5°F). Her other symptoms include fine rattles in the base of both lungs, a laterally displaced pulse of maximum intensity, and regular, rhythmic heart sounds with an S3 gallop. She is referred to the nearest hospital for stabilization and further support. Which of the following best explains this patient’s condition?
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Disruption of the dystrophin-glycoprotein complex