85yr old male with pedal edema, SOB, decresed urine output
The entire analysis of this case is found in the link below https://mohithak.blogspot.com/2021/03/dr-mohitha-dr-supriya-dr-sanjay-dr.html I have been given this case to solve in an attempt to understand the topic of patient clinical data analysis and to develop competency in reading & comprehending clinical data including history,clinical findings,investigations & come up with a diagnosis & treatment plan 85year old male came to casuality on 4/3/21 with CHEIF COMPLAINTS : 1. PEDAL EDEMA SINCE 7 DAYS – which is insidious in onset and gradual progression of pedal edema up to thighs(gradelll) and there is associated abdominal distension. The causes for pedal edema may be due to cardiac or renal . As there is no periorbital puffiness we can rule out renal cause. There is raised JVP . So pedal edema may be secondary to right heart failure 2. SHORTNESS OF BREATH SINCE 7 DAYS – H/O shortness of breath since 7 days which was insidious in onset gradually...
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