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Opiate overdose, without chest pain or shortness of breath. Cognitive dissonance.

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This EKG was recorded as part of a standing order for critical care. which would suggest reduced rates of major adverse cardiac events with coronary artery bypass grafting." Pericarditis would be even more unlikely in someone without chest pain. He had been smoking an opiate and suddenly collapsed.