A 6O-yeat-oid woman with central venous catheter insertion develops sudden-onsel dyspnea, chest pain, and hypotension. On auscultation, a mill-wheel murmur is heard ever the precordium. Which of the following diagnostic findings is most specific for confirming air embolism? A. Elevated D-dimer B. Transesophageal echocardiogram showing air in right heart C. Pulmonary angiography showing filling defect D. Chest X-ray showing wedge-shaped opacity E. CT pulmonary angiogram showing saddle embolus
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