Stretching out
Cardiovascular System
Step 1: View Clinicals
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Step 2: Order Relevant Investigations
1. ECG + Echocardiogram
2. HIV & Lyme disease antibodies
3. ESR & ANA
4. Thyroid profile
1. ECG + Echocardiogram
2. HIV & Lyme disease antibodies
3. ESR & ANA
4. Thyroid profile
Step 3: Select Appropriate Management
1. Diuretics
2. Thiamine
3. Anticoagulation
4. ICD implantation
1. Diuretics
2. Thiamine
3. Anticoagulation
4. ICD implantation
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