01-21-2015, 09:19 PM
Q. 59 yo f is evaluated for a 1 week h/o increasing pain of right foot.She recalls stepping on a nail about 1 month ago.patient has a 5 year h/o heart failure secondary to dilated cardiomyopathy and has implantable cardioverter-defibrillator,her meds are lisinopril,furosemide,spironolactone,carvedilol. On p/e vitals are normal,exam of foot reveals tenderness and warmth directly below proximal 5th metatarsal bone.radiograph of R foot is normal.which of the following is most appropriate next step to establish diagnosis?
A.MRI
B.CT scan
C.Gallium scan
D.Three phase bone scan
A.MRI
B.CT scan
C.Gallium scan
D.Three phase bone scan