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Question 1 of 2
1. Question
You have a patient who you think has acute pericarditis based on a convincing history related to the nature of his pain. Clinical examination reveals a pericardial friction rub but is otherwise unremarkable; specifically he is not tachycardic or pyrexial. You have admitted him to the ED observation unit pending the results of blood tests.
The radiology department are happy to perform an echocardiogram but they want to know why it has to be done today and how the result will influence your management.
What do you tell them?
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Question 2 of 2
2. Question
The ECHO is performed and is normal. You decide that your patient is suitable for outpatient management.
What first line treatment will you send them home on?
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