Respiratory physician Lutz Beckert considers chronic obstructive pulmonary disease management, including the prevention of COPD, the importance of smoking cessation and pulmonary rehabilitation, and the lifesaving potential of addressing treatable traits. He also discusses the logic of inhaler therapy, moving from single therapy to dual and triple therapy when indicated, as well as other aspects of management
Chest pain diagnosis, take two: Which tests, when and why?
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Chest pain diagnosis, take two: Which tests, when and why?
Wednesday 12 April 2023, 12:20 AM

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Consultant cardiologist Chris Ellis expands on the issue of chest pain diagnosis discussed in his previous column. In this article, he reviews the modern use of cardiac CT scans
Key points, A CT coronary angiogram, to supplement a treadmill test, is an excellent management strategy for a patient with atypical chest pains or equivocal elec, Pract Green w Pale Yellow
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