Breathlessness Flashcards by Ruaridh Mcleod

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What questions are important to ask someone who presents with breathlessness ?

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Go over these causes of SOB

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What is the likely diagnosis ?

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Asthma

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What is the likely diagnosis?

Other findings:

Oxygen sats 92% on room air
HR 112bpm
BP 98/54mmHg
D-dimer level markedly raised

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PE

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What is the likely diagnosis

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CCF + pulmonary oedema & bilateral pleural effusions

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What is the likely diagnosis ?

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Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH)

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What is the likely diagnosis ?

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Dysfunctional breathing/ hyperventilation

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