Patients with suspected angina should have a detailed initial clinical assessment which includes history, examination and assessment of blood pressure, haemoglobin, thyroid function, cholesterol and glucose levels.
- Heart Rate: 70bpm
- Blood Pressure: 148/94
- Haemoglobin: 12.4 (normal range 12.2 -16.5)
- Thyroid function test: T4 17.7 (normal range 9-24)
- Thyroid stimulating hormone 2.3 (normal range 0.3-6)
- Total cholesterol – 5.4
- Blood glucose – 5.8 (range 3.9 – 7.8mmols)
Pulse point
For further information, see SIGN 151: Management of Stable Angina. There may be some minor differences across geographical areas but are likely to follow good practice guidelines such as SIGN (Scotland) or NICE (England) guidelines.
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