A 60-year-old woman presents with chest discomfort, confusion, and weakness. The patient's husband tells you that she vomited twice before EMS arrival. The patient's BP is 70/40 mm Hg, her pulse is 45 beats/min and weak, and her respirations are 14 breaths/min and unlabored. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of her hypotension?
A) Bradycardia
B) Hypovolemia
C) Myocardial ischemia
D) Respiratory compromise
Answer: A) Bradycardia
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