ED Review

ED Note Presenting Complaint: Patient presents with sudden onset of severe chest pain, radiating to the left arm, and shortness of breath. Symptoms began approximately 30 minutes prior to arrival. History of Present Illness: The patient, a 62-year-old male, reports a sudden, crushing chest pain that started while he was at home. He describes the pain as a pressure sensation, rated 9/10 in severity. The pain radiates down his left arm and is associated with shortness of breath, diaphoresis, and nausea. He denies any recent trauma or injury. He has tried taking an aspirin, but the pain has not improved. Systems Review: Patient reports shortness of breath, chest pain, and nausea. Denies fever, chills, cough, abdominal pain, headache, or vision changes. PMHx: Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, and a history of a previous myocardial infarction 5 years ago. Meds: Metoprolol 50mg daily, Atorvastatin 20mg daily, Aspirin 81mg daily, and Lisinopril 10mg daily. Allergies: NKDA (No Known Drug Allergies) Social: Patient is a former smoker, having quit 10 years ago. Drinks alcohol occasionally, denies illicit drug use. Lives at home with his wife. FHx: Father had a history of coronary artery disease and died at age 70 from a heart attack. Mother has hypertension. O/e: Vitals: BP 160/90, HR 110 bpm, RR 24, SpO2 92% on room air, Temp 37.1°C. General: Appears in acute distress, diaphoretic. Cardiovascular: Regular rhythm, S1S2, no murmurs, rubs, or gallops. Respiratory: Bilateral decreased breath sounds, with some wheezing. Neurological: Alert and oriented to person, place, and time. Ix: ECG: ST-segment elevation in leads II, III, and aVF. Cardiac Enzymes: Troponin I elevated. Chest X-ray: Mild pulmonary congestion. Impression: Acute Myocardial Infarction (STEMI). Plan/Disposition: * Administer oxygen via nasal cannula. * Administer aspirin 325mg, chewable. * Administer nitroglycerin sublingually. * Administer morphine for pain control. * Activate the cardiac catheterisation lab. * Admit to the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU). * Consult Cardiology. * Follow up with cardiology in the morning. * Patient admitted to the CICU for further management and monitoring.