Question

A 75-year-old man presents with increasing shortness of breath and fatigue. He has a history of hypertension. On examination, he has bilateral basal crackles and peripheral oedema. His blood pressure is 150/90 mmHg. Which investigation is recommended by NICE to establish the diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Serum N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP)

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Chest X-ray

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Echocardiogram

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Electrocardiogram (ECG)

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Peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR)

Practice question

A 75-year-old man presents with increasing shortness of breath and fatigue. He has a history of hypertension. On examination, he has bilateral basal crackles and peripheral oedema. His blood pressure is 150/90 mmHg. Which investigation is recommended by NICE to establish the diagnosis?