Abstract
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A 53-year-old patient was found to have mild thrombocytopenia on a routine full blood count (FBC) done for a hypertension review. He is asymptomatic. He is not on any medication apart from ramipril and recent vitamin B12, folic acid and liver function tests have all been normal.
Arrange an urgent chest X-ray Reassure and monitor in primary care Routine referral to haematology Stop ramipril and repeat the full blood count Urgent referral to haematology
Answer DOI: 10.1177/17557380211070468m