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an asymptomatic 50 yr old

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09/21/04 - 01:50 PM

an asymptomatic 50 yr old pt presents with hypertension discovered during a routine physical exam. urinanalysis shows a trace of protein. WOF investigations would you order as a part of your initial workup
a. IVP
b. plasma noradrenaline
c. abd CT
d. ECG
e. 24-hr urinary protein

usmleasr
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09/21/04 - 03:13 PM

d. ECG

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09/21/04 - 03:24 PM

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tasneembanu
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09/21/04 - 06:26 PM

what ab't 24 hr urinary protein?

faith
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09/21/04 - 08:47 PM

E.....

usmleasr
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09/21/04 - 09:19 PM

trace protein in urine can be normal.... HT whose duration not known...do ECG first as a basic investigation

lucky
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09/25/04 - 11:04 AM

abd, ct....

noni
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09/27/04 - 12:12 PM

ECG

three main tests for diagnosis of HT:
ECG,blood chemistry,urinanalysis

24hr.urine protein will not be test of choice before initial workup

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10/03/04 - 04:04 PM

I have to agree with asr and noni.. 50 yr old with first time HTN and initial workup .. ECG .

chd_guy
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10/04/04 - 11:19 AM

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ECG

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10/04/04 - 12:05 PM

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ECG

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mdwannabe
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10/04/04 - 12:46 PM

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ECG ... a agree

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