Your 74 year old patient complains of a sudden, sharp pain in his upper abdomen. He rates the pain a 9 out of 10 on the pain scale. You suspect

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The sudden onset of severe (sharp) pain in the upper abdomen in an elderly patient raises the suspicion of an abdominal aortic aneurysm, especially considering the age and the nature of the pain described. Acute gastritis, peptic ulcer flare-ups, and acute appendicitis typically present with different patterns of pain and symptoms.

Your 74 Year Old Patient Complains of a Sudden, Sharp