**Plainte principale:**
Patient presents with a sudden onset of severe chest pain, radiating to the left arm, lasting for approximately 30 minutes.
**Histoire de l'affection actuelle:**
The patient, [62-year-old male], reports the chest pain began while resting at home. He describes the pain as a crushing sensation, associated with shortness of breath and diaphoresis. He denies any recent trauma or strenuous activity. No previous episodes of similar chest pain. No recent hospital admissions. The patient takes aspirin 81mg daily. Associated symptoms include nausea and lightheadedness.
**Revue des systèmes:**
- Général: Malaise
- Cardiovasculaire: Chest pain, SOB, Palpitations
- Respiratoire: Dyspnea
- Gastrointestinal: Nausea
**Antécédents (non exhaustif):**
- Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Type 2 Diabetes.
- Smoker (1 pack per day for 30 years).
- Occasional alcohol consumption.
**Traitements (non exhaustif):**
- Aspirin 81mg daily, Lisinopril 20mg daily, Atorvastatin 40mg daily. Source: Patient report.
**Allergies:**
- NKDA
**Examen physique:**
- Apparence: Appears anxious and in moderate distress.
- Signes vitaux: Temperature 37.0°C, Blood pressure 160/90 mmHg, Heart rate 110 bpm, Respiratory rate 24 breaths/min, Oxygen saturation 92% on room air, Glucose 110 mg/dL.
- Cardiaque: Tachycardia, no murmurs auscultated.
- Respiratoire: Mildly labored breathing, clear to auscultation bilaterally.
**Investigations:**
- ECG: ST-segment elevation in leads II, III, and aVF.
- Cardiac enzymes: Troponin elevated.
**Plan/Proposition thérapeutique:**
- Likely diagnosis: Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI).
- Differential diagnoses: Unstable angina, aortic dissection.
- Management: Administer oxygen, establish IV access, administer aspirin 325mg, administer nitroglycerin sublingually, consider morphine for pain control, obtain stat cardiology consult, prepare for possible cardiac catheterization.
- Patient care advice: Advised to remain NPO, continuous cardiac monitoring, frequent vital sign checks.
- Danger signs: Worsening chest pain, increasing shortness of breath, new onset of symptoms.
- Follow-up recommendations: Cardiology follow-up within 7 days.
**Suivi en externe:**
- Cardiology follow-up appointment scheduled.
**Diagnostic(s)/Hypothèse(s) diagnostique(s):**
- Primary diagnosis: Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI).