ED Reg Dr. Sarah Chen
Discussed with SMO
PC/
68-year-old male presenting with acute onset central chest pain radiating to the left arm.
HPC/
Patient reports sudden, severe central chest pain starting approximately 2 hours prior to arrival. Pain is described as a crushing sensation, 8/10 in intensity, and constant. It radiates to his left arm and jaw. He reports associated shortness of breath, diaphoresis, and mild nausea but no vomiting. He denies any fever, cough, recent trauma, or history of similar pain. He has taken 3 doses of sublingual GTN without significant relief. Generally, the patient appears distressed and diaphoretic.
PMH/
Hypertension, Hyperlipidaemia, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. History of angioplasty 5 years ago.
DH/
* Atorvastatin 40mg OD
* Ramipril 10mg OD
* Metformin 500mg BD
* Aspirin 75mg OD
Allergies: Penicillin - rash
SH/
Lives with his wife.
Lives in a two-story house.
Smoking status: Ex-smoker (quit 10 years ago), previously 20 pack-years.
Alcohol consumption: Occasional social drinker (1-2 units/week).
Recreational drug use: Denies.
Functional baseline: Independent with all ADLs, walks 30 minutes daily.
O/E/
Vitals:
BP: 145/90 mmHg
HR: 98 bpm (regular)
RR: 22 breaths/min
SpO2: 95% on room air
Temp: 36.8°C
GCS: 15
Chest: Symmetrical chest expansion, clear breath sounds bilaterally, no crepitations or wheeze. No tenderness to palpation.
Abdo: Soft, non-tender, non-distended. Bowel sounds present.
Neuro: Alert and oriented to time, place, person. Cranial nerves intact. No focal neurological deficits.
Lower limbs: No oedema, pulses 2+ bilaterally. Capillary refill <2 seconds.
Upper limbs: No oedema, pulses 2+ bilaterally. Capillary refill <2 seconds.
Investigations/
VBG: pH 7.35, pCO2 48 mmHg, pO2 55 mmHg, Bicarb 25 mmol/L, Lactate 2.1 mmol/L. Mild respiratory acidosis, elevated lactate.
Bloods:
* Troponin T: 0.15 ng/mL (elevated)
* FBC: WCC 10.2 x 10^9/L, Hb 14.0 g/dL, Plt 250 x 10^9/L
* U&E: Na 138 mmol/L, K 4.1 mmol/L, Creatinine 90 µmol/L
* Glucose: 8.5 mmol/L
ECG: Sinus tachycardia, ST elevation in leads II, III, aVF (inferior STEMI).
CXR: Normal cardiac silhouette, clear lung fields, no pneumothorax or pleural effusion.
Other imaging: N/A
IMP/
Acute Inferior ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) likely due to acute coronary syndrome. Patient is haemodynamically stable but distressed, requiring immediate cardiac intervention.
Red flags: Ongoing chest pain, elevated troponin, classic ECG changes (STEMI).
PLAN/
D/w snr
Discussed with patient and wife the diagnosis of a heart attack and the need for urgent cardiac catheterisation. Patient understands and consents. Agreed management plan includes immediate transfer to cath lab.
Education provided to patient and family regarding STEMI, the procedure, and what to expect post-procedure. Emphasised the importance of not delaying seeking care for similar symptoms in the future.
Follow-up arrangements: Post-PCI care in CCU, then cardiology ward. Follow-up with cardiology outpatient clinic arranged post-discharge.
Red flags discussed: Any recurrence of chest pain, severe shortness of breath, sudden weakness or dizziness, or palpitation warrant immediate return to the emergency department or calling emergency services.
Further investigations required: Pre-cath lab bloods, full cardiac workup post-PCI.
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PC/
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HPC/
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PMH/
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DH/
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Allergies: [allergies including allergen and reaction type] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual notes or clinical notes, else print "NKDA". Write as a bullet point list.)
SH/
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[smoking status] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual notes or clinical notes, else omit section entirely.)
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O/E/
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Chest: [chest examination findings] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual notes or clinical notes, else omit section entirely.)
Abdo: [abdominal examination findings] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual notes or clinical notes, else omit section entirely.)
Neuro: [neurological examination findings] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual notes or clinical notes, else omit section entirely.)
Lower limbs: [lower limb examination findings] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual notes or clinical notes, else omit section entirely.)
Upper limbs: [upper limb examination findings] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual notes or clinical notes, else omit section entirely.)
Investigations/
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Bloods: [blood test results] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual notes or clinical notes, else omit section entirely.)
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Other imaging: [findings from any other imaging performed] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual notes or clinical notes, else omit section entirely.)
IMP/
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PLAN/
"D/w snr"
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