Results for “pulmonary hypertension”

A 62-year-old man with treated hypertension develops severe pain between his shoulder blades while carrying a bag of potting mix. It was as bad in the first few…

Acute Care · Clinical rotations · middle twist

A 26-year-old backpacker is snorkelling off Port Douglas in far north Queensland in December when she feels a mild sting on her forearm, leaving only faint redn…

Emergency and Toxicology · Clinical rotations · common

A 34-year-old man in suburban Sydney felt a sharp pinprick on the back of his hand while moving pot plants stacked against the house. Over the next two hours he…

Emergency and Toxicology · Clinical rotations · common

A 38-year-old man is reviewed because his blood pressure remains elevated despite perindopril 10 mg and amlodipine 10 mg daily. He feels well, sleeps soundly wi…

Cardiovascular · Clinical rotations · common

A 52-year-old man has a blood pressure of 162/98 mmHg despite adequate doses of perindopril, amlodipine and hydrochlorothiazide, with good adherence confirmed.…

Endocrine and Metabolic · Clinical rotations · middle twist

A 76-year-old woman taking perindopril for hypertension and regular ibuprofen for knee osteoarthritis presents after three days of vomiting and watery diarrhoea…

Renal, Urology and Electrolytes · Clinical rotations · common

A 29-year-old man presents with facial puffiness, dark urine and ankle swelling. He had an impetigo-like skin infection 18 days ago, and his blood pressure is 1…

Renal, Urology and Electrolytes · Clinical rotations · common