A 42-year-old male patient went to the hospital to seek medical attention due to a sudden onset of pain, redness, and sw

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A 42 Year Old Male Patient Went To The Hospital To Seek Medical Attention Due To A Sudden Onset Of Pain Redness And Sw 1 (57.51 KiB) Viewed 73 times

A 42-year-old male patient went to the hospital to seek medical attention due to a sudden onset of pain, redness, and swelling of his left arm and leg. Upon close inspection using ultrasound and CT scan, the results reveal blood clot formation and internal bleeding in the arteries and veins of his left arm and leg region. A further blood test has also been carried out, with the platelet count decreasing more than 50% compared to an average healthy person. After investigating the medical history, the patient mentioned that he has a history of a minor heart attack due to narrowing of the coronary arteries. He admitted that he took a blood thinner without proper consultation with his physician. You have been asked to write a report (in paragraphs) based on the above statement generated by the hospital. In the report, you must include the following points: • The complication faced by the patient. . The possible type of blood thinner taken by the patient. . The possible explanations of why the patient took the blood thinner. The detailed mechanism of toxicity on how the blood thinner causes the complication. What should the doctor do to deal with this complication (treatment and management)? Ma