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Case Of The Week: 2/3/10
 
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An admission H&P for a patient with chest pain...

 

CC: Chest pain

HPI: Patient complains of intermittent sub-sternal chest pain which began yesterday and is associated with shortness of breath.

PFSH: Remarkable for hyperlipidemia and ongoing tobacco abuse as well as a strong family history of premature cardiovascular disease.

ROS: No active chest pain now. Negative for PND, cough, nausea or vomiting. All other systems reviewed and are negative.

Exam: NAD, conversant. BP 150/80, RR 24, HR 98. EYES: normal. ENMT: normal. CV: RRR, no MRGs, trace bipedal edema. Lungs: CTA with normal respiratory effort. GI: Soft, non-tender, no HSM. Musculoskeletal: normal. Skin: normal.

Data: EKG was reviewed and showed some flipped T waves in the anterolateral leads. CXR was reviewed and shows no active disease process. Labs show normal electrolytes, CBC and normal creatinine. Troponin is 0.78

Impression: New unstable angina.

Plan: Admit to telemetry. Follow troponins. Start ASA, beta blocker, NTP, heparin. Consult cardiology.



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