Stroke Training and Awareness Resources (STARs)


On the stroke unit

Dr McGregor reviewing Isa's blood tests
Doctor McGregor reviews the results of Isa’s blood tests:

  • Full Blood Count (FBC) = haemoglobin 98g/l (slightly low), Mean Cell Volume 103fl (high), slightly raised white cell count but normal platelet count
  • Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) = 56mm/hr (high)
  • Urea and Electrolytes (U&E) = normal
  • Liver Function Tests (LFT) = normal
  • Thyroid function tests = normal
  • Blood sugar 9.8mmol/l (high)
  • Cholesterol 7.2mmol/l (high) – see Topic Loop below for further information

Topic Loop:

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