Male, 64 years old. He is hypertensive and he has COPD. Twen | Figure 1

ReginaldoCastro

Internal Medicine

Case Description
Male, 64 years old. He is hypertensive and he has COPD. Twenty days ago, he noticed an edema in the lower limbs, being worse in the left leg. He feels burning pain and realizes that his leg is red. When he elevates the lower limbs, the edema decreases. What is the probable diagnosis and treatment?

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