ESOPHAGUS, STOMACH, AND DUODENUM
Case #5 - A 65 year old with hematemesis |
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1.) What additional history and physical findings do you need?
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Additional history and physical findings: history of peptic ulcer disease, history of alcohol use and/or cirrhosis, NSAID use, other anticoagulant use, history of vomiting and retching before onset of hematemesis, signs of shock, signs of cirrhosis or liver failure.
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