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Focused Exam: Chest Pain
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Chief Complaint (CC): ” I have been having some troubling chest pain in my chest now and then for the past month.” History of Present Illness: Mr. Foster is a 58-year- male who presents to the clinic stating that he has been experiencing “chest pain with exertion such as overeating and doing yard work.” He states, “I feel it mostly in the middle of my chest over my heart.” He describes the pain as “tight and uncomfortable” with a pain level of 5/10, non-radiating, lasting for a few minutes, and goes away when at rest. The most recent chest pain episode was a week ago when he had to use the stairs at work because the elevator was broken. At first, he thought the chest pain was a heartburn that will go away but after the last episode he became concern wanted his heart checked. He denies experiencing cramps in the legs, shortness of breath, heartburn and constipation. Medications: Lisinopril (Prinivil) 20mg PO daily Atorvastatin (Lipitor) 20mg PO daily at bedtime, last dose yesterday (hyperlipidemia). Omega-3 Fish Oil 1200mg PO BID last dose 8am (OTC supplement). Allergies: Codeine – Nausea and vomiting Immunization: Tdap 10/24 Influenza vaccine this season Medical History: Hypertension – Stage 11, diagnosed 1year ago Hyperlipidemia – diagnosed 1year ago No surgical history Last EKG at annual physical 3 months ago, results were normal Annual stress test, last 4 months ago and the results were normal. Family History: Father: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, obesity, died of colon cancer, age 75 Mother: type 2 diabetes, hypertension at age 80. Brother: Died at age 24 in a motor vehicle accident Sister: Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, age 52.
The patient present to the clinic stating, ” he reports that he has been experiencing chest pain with exertion such as overeating and doing yard work. He states, I feel it mostly in the middle of my chest over my heart.” He describes the pain as “tight and uncomfortable” with a pain level of 5/10, non-radiating, lasting for a few minutes, and goes away when at rest. The most recent chest pain episode was a week ago when he had to use the stairs at work because the elevator was broken. At first, he thought the chest pain was a heartburn that will go away but after the last episode he became concern wanted his heart checked. He denies experiencing cramps in the legs, shortness of breath, heartburn and constipation. |
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Maternal Grandmother: Died of breast cancer, age 65. Maternal Grandfather: Died of heart attack, age 54. Paternal Grandmother: died of pneumonia, age 78. Paternal Grandfather: Died of “old age”, age 85. Son: Healthy, age 26 Daughter: Asthma, age 19.
Social History: No past or present tobacco use Report drinking 2-3 alcoholic beverages (beer) per week. Denies use of marijuana, cocaine, heroin, or other illicit drugs.
Objective Vital signs: B/P 104/88; Temp: 36.7C; Pulse: 104; Resp: 19; O2 Sat: 98 Weight: 197lbs Height: 5’11” The patient is a 58-year-old male, alert and oriented, with clear speech and no acute distress. Cardiac: S1, S2, and S3 noted at mitral area with gallops. PMI is displaced laterally. Right carotid bruit is noted, and right carotid pulse with thrill, 3+. JVP is 3cm above sternal angle. Left carotid pulse without thrill, 2+ is also noted. Also brachial, radial and femoral pulses without thrill, 2+. the popliteal, tibial, and dorsalis pedal pulses without thrill, 1+ was noted also. The bilateral upper and lower extremities capillary refill was less than 3 seconds. Respiratory: Breathing is unlabored and quiet. Breathing sounds clear on auscultation in the upper lobes and RLM. Fine crackles are heard on the posterior left/right bases of the lungs. Gastrointestinal: Abdomen is round, soft, non-tender with bowel sounds present in all four quadrants. No abdominal tenderness to light and deep palpitation and no bruits noted. The abdomen is tympanic throughout, the liver is 7cm at the MCL, and 1cm below the right coastal margin. The spleen and kidneys are non-palpable. Skin: Skin is warm, dry and intact with no tinting. Neuro: Patient is alert and oriented X3, follows commands, and is able to move both upper and lower extremities. EKG: The result or interpretation indicates Regular sinus rhythm, No ST changes. |
| Assessment
From the cardiovascular and respiratory data findings during the assessment, my differential or diagnose include the following: Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), GERD, Pericarditis, or Carotid disease.
Plan Mr. Foster should have the following lab tests done; CMP, BNP, CBC, A1c, Hgb, cardiac enzymes, Liver function test and lipid profile tests to confirm his diagnosis. A chest x-ray and a 12-lead ECG should also be performed. A referral to for an echocardiogram, stress test, and carotid doppler should be given to Mr. Foster. He should keep a log of his blood pressure and follow up with his cardiologist. Education on exercising and a healthy diet should be provided. An ACE inhibitor to manage his high blood pressure, and PRN nitroglycerin to manage his chest pain should in case the pain does not stop while resting should be added to his medications. |
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