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2018-01-17 08:12:41
Please advise medicines for my father. He has right side pleural effusion for 2 months. CT scan shows no sign of malignancy, no signs of TB, most likely cause infection. He is 68 years old with heart EF 25%. Blood, pleural taping reports are normal. Is biopsy necessary / safe?
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It seems like pleural effusion secondary to low EF. Normal EF is around 60% did he have heart issues earlier? He might need diuretics and antifailure drugs. Consult a Pulmonologist and cardiologist

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