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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 58-year old man comes to the emergency department because of progressively worsening shortness of breath and fatigue for 3 days. During the last month, he has also noticed dark colored urine. One month ago, he underwent mechanical aortic valve replacement for high-grade aortic stenosis. A photomicrograph of a peripheral blood smear from the patient is shown. Which of the following findings is most likely to be seen in this patient?
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Elevated lactate dehydrogenase