“What is pleural effusion? And how it is related to my case?”
breathing. Upon thorough history, you found out that I was diabetic, hypertensive and was
diagnosed with heart enlargement and acute myocardial infarction five years ago. On physical
examination, I had distended neck veins, decreased breath sounds at the level of T7,
bilaterally. On Chest X-ray, massive pleural effusion is present bilaterally. Serum albumin was within
normal limits.
-I would like to ask what are the pertinent positives and negatives in this case?
-What is pleural effusion? And how it is related to my case?
-Also I wish to know what are the diagnostic and work ups you want for me?
-What are the best treatments for my situation
-How do we prevent this condition from happening?
Male | 40 years old
Complaint duration: 5 years
Medications: none
Conditions: diabetic, hypertensive, heart enlargement and acute myocardial infarction five years ago. On physical examination, I had distended neck veins, decreased breath sounds at the level of T7 bilaterally
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CardiologistPleuralEffusionWill likely also require diuretics to remove the fluid from your lungs
Best of luck and wishing you good health