Question is - do the hospital consultants (who have a lot easier access
to these test than I) do this before starting or recommending. Rapid
audit coming up. Results to be posted.
Bill Beeby
GP - Middlesbrough UK
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: [log in to unmask]
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Graham Balin
> Sent: Monday, June 29, 1998 7:35 PM
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> Subject: Re: BMJ editorial on starting ACEI's
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>
> Quote"Renal angiography remains the gold standard for diagnosis, but
> renal duplex scanning offers a rapid, non-invasive test for screening
> for critical renal artery stenosis before starting treatment."
>
> Does anyone do this? *Can* anyone do this in these days of overspends
> and cuts? If we do not get it done, are we going to be held negligent?
> Cheerio,
>
> Graham
>
> 'Good health is merely the slowest possible rate at
> which one can die.'
>
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