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Pt isn't a smoker. He has been retired for almost 10 yrs but lives a very active life. Liver disease is cirrhosis. Dx 5yrs ago. Had to have about 2L of fluid removed from abdomen. Since then doctors have reported liver to be working fine. Still a mystery as to how. HTN very well controlled. Was in the 110 teens over 70's before his heart cath.

Unsure of all medications. A few for BP but that's it.

I have a patient that is really getting my patho juices flowing. 67 yr old male with HTN and liver disease that has been resolved. Gets MRI twice a yr and keeps up with blood tests. Recently had pneumonia about 3-4 months ago that was treated at home and has been resolved. Recently the patient has been having shortness of breath just by walking, as well as a dry cough. Lung doctor tried a breathing treatment which didn't help. I am unsure if they looked at the lungs directly but he was sent to cardiologist bc no abnormalities were suggested. All lab work came back normal. On paper the patient is healthy as a horse. Did a exercise stress test and showed a reversible defect on lateral wall of the heart. Heart cath was done and blood flow showed to be normal and stress test was then decided to be a false positive. Patient is to follow up with doc to figure out next steps. I am starting to try and think of other reasons. I asked the patient if he has had any pain or cramping in his calves, he reported no. When measured, the left is half an inch larger. I am beginning to wonder if this could be a DVT developing into a PE. Thoughts?

That's not too bright for checking pupils?

Having trouble finding a penlight that can attach to myou badge. Help!

Hey everyone! I guess I was put on waitlist because I received a call today saying a spot opened up! So I will be starting in the Spring as well. I asked to join the FB group and hope to get to know y'all better!