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A 14-year-old girl presented with fever, respiratory distress, and episodes of impaired consciousness. On day 2 of illness, she experienced hypoglycemia and hypoxemia. Her mental status improved with hydrocortisone and glucose, but respiratory distress persisted. Echocardiography revealed elevated right ventricular pressure, prompting transfer to a

What Could Be Driving Elevated Right Ventricular Pressures in This Teen?
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