Importance Of Routine Labs - Page #3
 

Lab Studies:
The EKG was benign without S1Q3T3, and no evidence of right axis deviation or right ventricular hypertrophy. His troponins were negative. However, his D-Dimer was high at 1.7 (nl

Other Studies:
The lung fields were clear on his chest xray.

The Spiral CT showed a right lower lobe segmental embolus. Case Photo #2

Doppler ultrasound of lower extremities was performed which showed left posterior tibial, popliteal, perennial veins deep vein thrombosis.

Consultations:
No consultations

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