Scribe BC - Internal Medicine - New Patient
Reason for Referral: The patient, a 68-year-old male, was referred by Dr. Emily Carter, his family physician, due to increasing shortness of breath and chest pain.
History of Presenting Illness: The patient reports experiencing chest pain that began approximately two weeks ago, described as a pressure-like sensation in the centre of his chest, radiating to his left arm. The pain is exacerbated by exertion and relieved by rest. He also reports experiencing shortness of breath, especially when walking uphill or climbing stairs. He denies any history of palpitations, dizziness, or syncope. He reports a cough, but denies any fever, chills, or night sweats. He has been taking over-the-counter antacids for the past week, which have provided minimal relief.
Social History: The patient is a retired accountant. He has a 40-pack-year smoking history, having quit smoking five years ago. He drinks alcohol occasionally, consuming approximately one to two glasses of wine per week. He is covered by a private health insurance plan.
Past Medical History: The patient has a history of hypertension, diagnosed five years ago, and is currently managed with medication. He underwent an appendectomy at the age of 35. He has no known allergies.
Medications: The patient is currently taking Lisinopril 20mg once daily for hypertension. He also takes a daily multivitamin.
Family History: His father had a history of coronary artery disease and died at age 72 from a myocardial infarction. His mother is alive and well, with no significant medical history. His sister has type 2 diabetes.
Physical Examination:
Vital Signs: Blood pressure 140/88 mmHg, heart rate 88 bpm, respiratory rate 18 breaths/min, temperature 37.0°C, SpO2 96% on room air.
General: The patient appears to be in mild distress due to chest pain. He is alert and oriented.
Cardiovascular: Regular rate and rhythm, no murmurs, rubs, or gallops.
Respiratory: Mildly diminished breath sounds bilaterally, no wheezes or crackles.
Abdomen: Soft, non-tender, no organomegaly.
Extremities: No oedema.
Investigations:
ECG: Shows sinus rhythm with T-wave inversions in leads V2-V4.
Cardiac Enzymes: Troponin I elevated at 0.8 ng/mL (normal range <0.04 ng/mL).
Summary: The patient presented with chest pain and shortness of breath, concerning for acute coronary syndrome. Initial assessment revealed elevated cardiac enzymes and concerning ECG findings. The patient was informed about the need for further investigation and treatment. A referral to the cardiology department was made.
Plan:
1. Admit the patient to the cardiac care unit for further monitoring.
2. Order a repeat ECG and cardiac enzymes.
3. Administer oxygen via nasal cannula.
4. Start the patient on aspirin 325mg and clopidogrel 300mg.
5. Consult cardiology for further management, including possible cardiac catheterization.
Internal Medicine
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Scribe BC - Internal Medicine - New Patient
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History of Presenting Illness
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Past Medical History
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Medications
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Family History
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Investigations:
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Summary
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Internal Medicine
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