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Case Study: CT Scan of the Lung

SCENARIO

A 66-year-old woman complains of shortness of breath 3 days after a total hip replacement.  Physical examination is unremarkable.  Vital signs: HR 98, RR 32, BP 89/66, Temp 98.9 F

QUESTIONS

1. What is the chief complaint and its differential diagnosis?
2. What is the most specific finding on the exam?
3. What else must be true about the patient to explain the ordered?
4. What is the diagnosis and the medical prescription?

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​Philip Tisdall, MD, award-winning teacher and published author, trained at the Mayo Clinic and is a diplomat of the American Board of Pathology (AP and CP). He is a dynamic and engaging speaker who helps students understand how to correlate the basic sciences and apply them to the essential thought processes of clinical medicine. Dr. Tisdall received his MD from the University of Alberta, where he was the recipient of the gold medal in surgery and the MacKenzie award for History and Physical examination. Students praise him for his insight and ability to make complex material clear and memorable.

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