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A 55-year-old African American male with a 30 packs/year history of smoking presents to his PCP with a complaint of swelling in the right lower leg. The patient reports that he recently returned from a 15-hour road trip from New York, which he proudly states he made in a “straight shot.” On examination, his BP is 140/90. Cardiac and pulmonary examinations are essentially normal. Examination of the extremities reveals 2+ pitting edema in the right leg and positive “Homan’s sign.” What is the most appropriate next test to order in this patient?
Correct Answer:
Venous Doppler
Explanation:
Correct answer: Venous Doppler

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