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This week’s case starts in the acute medical unit where a 45 year old gentleman is being evaluated for intermittent chest pain on exertion over the past few months. A full blood count is done and the results are below:

• Hb 200g/L (135-180g)
• WCC 12.8×10*9/L (4-11)
• Platelets 439×10*9/L (150-400)
• Haematocrit 0.6L/L (0.4-0.54)

Questions:

• What information would be useful in the history knowing these results?
• What particular questions would you ask?
• What would you look for on examination?

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