A 68 -year-old male, known case of HTN is brought unconscious. Upon arrival, the patient is found to have a Blood Pressure of 245/142. You decide to assess the patient for end-organ damage. Which of the following investigations would be least useful?
A 68 -year-old male, known case of HTN is brought unconscious. Upon arrival, the patient is found to have a Blood Pressure of 245/142. You decide to assess the patient for end-organ damage. Which of the following investigations would be least useful?
💡 Explanation
**Core Concept**
The question revolves around the assessment of end-organ damage in a patient with severely elevated blood pressure, indicating a hypertensive emergency. End-organ damage can occur in the brain, heart, kidneys, and eyes.
**Why the Correct Answer is Right**
To determine the least useful investigation, we must consider which test would provide the least immediate information about acute end-organ damage due to severely high blood pressure.
**Why Each Wrong Option is Incorrect**
**Option A:** Might be useful in assessing cardiac involvement.
**Option B:** Could be relevant for renal damage.
**Option C:** Might be useful, but without the actual option, it's hard to assess its relevance directly.
**Clinical Pearl / High-Yield Fact**
In hypertensive emergencies, it's crucial to quickly assess for and manage end-organ damage, as timely intervention can significantly impact outcomes.
**Correct Answer:** D. Fundoscopy is least useful in the acute setting for assessing end-organ damage compared to other options that directly assess organ function.
✓ Correct Answer: B. CT pulmonary angiogram
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