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Contents 1. Lower limb oedema 2. |
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Lower limb oedema |
▪︎Yourtask is to assess the problem by means of a focused history and focused examination. ▪︎You should then advise the patient of your probable diagnosis and plan,and address any questions or concerns raised by the patient. |
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Initial history • Ask about the leg symptoms. • Ask about risk factors (flight, oral contraceptive pill, any family history). • Ask about possible pulmonary embolus symptoms (chest pain, breathlessness). Initial examination • Examine the calves. |
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