Presenting Problem:
[Patient's age: 68, gender: Male] The patient presented to the emergency department with a sudden onset of chest pain, which began approximately 2 hours prior to arrival. The patient reports the pain is a crushing sensation in the centre of his chest, radiating to his left arm. He also reports associated shortness of breath and feeling lightheaded. He has a history of hypertension and hypercholesterolemia.
Onset:
The chest pain began abruptly while the patient was resting at home. He describes the pain as a crushing sensation, which quickly intensified. He denies any specific triggers or activities that initiated the pain.
Symptoms:
* Crushing chest pain radiating to left arm
* Shortness of breath
* Lightheadedness
* Diaphoresis
Current Rx:
* Aspirin 325mg daily
* Atorvastatin 20mg daily
* Lisinopril 10mg daily
Relevant Medical Hx:
The patient has a history of hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and a previous myocardial infarction 5 years ago. He underwent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with stent placement at that time. He is a former smoker, having quit 10 years ago.
Red Flags / Allergies:
* Allergies: Penicillin
* Chest pain
* Shortness of breath
Assessment:
Airway:
Patent, no signs of obstruction.
Breathing:
Laboured, with increased respiratory rate. Oxygen saturation 90% on room air. Administered oxygen via nasal cannula at 4L/min, improving saturation to 96%.
Circulation:
Heart rate 110 bpm, blood pressure 160/90 mmHg. Skin is cool and clammy.
Disability:
Patient is alert and oriented to person, place, and time. Pain level 8/10. GCS 15.
Exposure / Environment:
Patient is in a monitored bed. ECG and cardiac monitoring in place.
Fluids:
IV access established. Normal saline 0.9% running at a keep-vein-open rate.
Glucose:
Blood glucose level 110 mg/dL.
Social:
The patient lives at home with his wife. He is retired and enjoys gardening. He denies any illicit drug use or excessive alcohol consumption.
Interventions:
* Administered oxygen via nasal cannula.
* ECG performed, showing ST-segment elevation in leads II, III, and aVF.
* Aspirin 325mg chewed and swallowed.
* IV access established.
* Morphine 2mg IV for pain control.
* Called cardiology team for consultation.
Diagnosis:
Acute myocardial infarction (STEMI).
Presenting Problem:
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Onset:
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Symptoms:
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Current Rx:
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Relevant Medical Hx:
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Red Flags / Allergies:
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Assessment:
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Breathing:
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Circulation:
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Disability:
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Exposure / Environment:
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Fluids:
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Glucose:
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