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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.
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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