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AAAAA Forum Fanatic Topics: 159 Posts: 2013	Mar 30, 2007 - 3:56 AM       #1 A 35-year-old man with a 20-year history of type 1 diabetes mellitus is undergoing preoperative evaluation for renal transplantation. His clinical course has been complicated by hypertension, diabetic retinopathy, and peripheral neuropathy that limits his ability to walk. His blood pressure is 142/85 mm Hg. His LDL cholesterol is 140 mg/dL (3.62 mmol/L) and his HDL cholesterol is 30 mg/dL (0.78 mmol/L). He currently smokes a half of a pack of cigarettes daily. His electrocardiogram is shown . Medical consultation is requested for evaluation of his preoperative cardiovascular risk. EHG showed left ventricular hypertrophy and non-specific STTW changes Which of the following is the most appropriate recommendation at this time? A No further evaluation is needed B Serum C-reactive protein level C 24-hour electrocardiographic monitoring D Pharmacologic stress nuclear study E Coronary angiography
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Justice class of 2012 Topics: 140 Posts: 3096	Mar 30, 2007 - 1:06 PM       #2 AAAAA, what's the need to post same Q twice?
vanshita Forum Guru Topics: 33 Posts: 950	Mar 30, 2007 - 1:17 PM       #3 thanks justice
arlete Forum Junior Topics: 60 Posts: 4208	Mar 31, 2007 - 6:59 AM       #4 D?
aml Forum Senior Topics: 5 Posts: 132	Mar 31, 2007 - 7:45 AM       #5 c
AAAAA Forum Fanatic Topics: 159 Posts: 2013	Mar 31, 2007 - 1:25 PM       #6 I was going to change the question. All the answers are wrong !!
damngood Forum Junior Topics: 0 Posts: 79	Mar 31, 2007 - 8:12 PM       #7 E
AAAAA Forum Fanatic Topics: 159 Posts: 2013	Apr 05, 2007 - 10:38 AM       #8 correct

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