Subjective:
The patient, a 45-year-old male, presents with persistent fatigue and occasional headaches. Chief complaints include fatigue, headaches, and follow-up for hypertension management. The patient reports the headaches as moderate in severity, occurring 3-4 times a week. He tolerates his current medication regimen well, with no adverse effects. Recent health changes include a slight increase in blood pressure readings. The patient self-reports a weight of 85 kg and a height of 180 cm.
Labs:
Recent lab results show elevated cholesterol levels compared to previous results. Pending lab tests include a complete blood count and liver function tests.
Objective
ROS:
- Constitutional symptoms: Fatigue
- HEENT symptoms: Headaches
- Cardiovascular symptoms: Hypertension
- Respiratory symptoms: No issues reported
- GI symptoms: Occasional indigestion
- GU symptoms: No issues reported
- MSK symptoms: Mild joint pain
- Neuro symptoms: No issues reported
- Psych symptoms: No issues reported
Assessment
The patient appears well-nourished and in no acute distress. Psychiatric assessment shows no signs of anxiety or depression. Head examination reveals no abnormalities. Eye examination is normal. ENMT examination shows no signs of infection. Neck examination is unremarkable. Lung examination is clear. Cardiovascular examination reveals a regular heart rate and rhythm. Breast examination is normal. Abdominal examination shows no tenderness. Musculoskeletal examination reveals mild joint pain in the knees. Neurological examination is normal. Skin examination shows no rashes or lesions. Back examination is normal. The patient's spouse is present during the consultation.
Diagnoses:
1. Hypertension - ICD-10: I10, ICD-9: 401.9, SNOMED: 38341003
2. Hyperlipidemia - ICD-10: E78.5, ICD-9: 272.4, SNOMED: 55822004
Plan note
Assessment & Plan:
1. Hypertension:
- Current status: Blood pressure slightly elevated
- Treatment plan: Continue current antihypertensive medication, increase physical activity
- Medication changes: None
- Follow-up instructions: Monitor blood pressure at home, follow-up in 3 months
2. Hyperlipidemia:
- Current status: Elevated cholesterol levels
- Treatment plan: Start statin therapy, dietary modifications
- Medication changes: Initiate atorvastatin 10 mg daily
- Follow-up instructions: Recheck lipid panel in 6 weeks
General follow-up instructions: Schedule a follow-up appointment in 3 months for hypertension management and review of lab results.