Patient Name: Jarvis White
MRN: 123456
Date: October 8, 2050
Time: 14:30
Attending Physician: Dr. [Your Name]
Chest pain for 30 minutes.
Mr. White is a 55-year-old male who presents to the emergency department with complaints of acute chest pain that started approximately 30 minutes before arrival. The pain is described as a pressure sensation in the center of the chest, radiating to the left arm. He reports associated symptoms of shortness of breath and diaphoresis. The patient denies any nausea, vomiting, or recent trauma.
Hypertension
Hyperlipidemia
Diabetes Mellitus Type II
Lisinopril 20 mg daily
Atorvastatin 40 mg daily
Metformin 500 mg twice daily
No known drug allergies.
Smoker (1 pack/day for 20 years)
Occasional alcohol use
Father: myocardial infarction at age 60
Mother: alive, no significant history
Cardiovascular: Chest pain, palpitations
Respiratory: Shortness of breath
Gastrointestinal: No nausea or vomiting
Neurological: No dizziness or headache
Vital Signs:
BP: 150/90 mmHg
HR: 98 bpm
RR: 20 breaths/min
Temp: 98.6°F
O2 Sat: 95% on room air
General: Alert, in mild distress due to pain.
Cardiovascular: Regular rate and rhythm, no murmurs.
Respiratory: Clear to auscultation bilaterally.
Gastrointestinal: Soft, non-tender, no distension.
Neurological: Alert and oriented, no focal deficits.
CBC: within normal limits
CMP: within normal limits
Troponin: pending
ECG: ST-segment elevation in leads II, III, and aVF.
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) – possible ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Hypertension
Diabetes Mellitus
Administer aspirin 325 mg chewed
Administer nitroglycerin sublingual for chest pain
Initiate heparin drip
Consult cardiology for cardiac catheterization
Monitor vitals and repeat ECG in 30 minutes
Educate the patient regarding his condition and treatment plan
The patient will be admitted to the telemetry unit for further monitoring and management.
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