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John Carter
62 years old
Male
Provider:
Dr. Emily Thompson
Allergies:
Penicillin (hives, itching)
Shellfish (anaphylaxis)
Emergency Contact:
Jane Carter (Wife), XXX-555-1234
Insurance:
Medicare
Chief Complaint
"I have had chest pain for the last 3 hours that radiates to my left arm and feels like tightness or pressure."
Medical History
- Hypertension for 15 years
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus for 10 years
- Hyperlipidemia
- History of smoking (20 pack-years, quit 5 years ago)
- Family history of cardiovascular disease (father died of MI at age 68)
Home Medications
What is the significance of EKG findings?
Why was aspirin administered?
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John Carter
62 years old
Male
Provider:
Dr. Emily Thompson
Allergies:
Penicillin (hives, itching)
Shellfish (anaphylaxis)
Emergency Contact:
Jane Carter (Wife), XXX-555-1234
Insurance:
Medicare
Chief Complaint
"I have had chest pain for the last 3 hours that radiates to my left arm and feels like tightness or pressure."
Medical History
- Hypertension for 15 years
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus for 10 years
- Hyperlipidemia
- History of smoking (20 pack-years, quit 5 years ago)
- Family history of cardiovascular disease (father died of MI at age 68)
Home Medications
Why is telemetry monitoring essential for this patient post-PCI?
What is the purpose of administering IV heparin after PCI?
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John Carter
62 years old
Male
Provider:
Dr. Emily Thompson
Allergies:
Penicillin (hives, itching)
Shellfish (anaphylaxis)
Emergency Contact:
Jane Carter (Wife), XXX-555-1234
Insurance:
Medicare
Chief Complaint
"I have had chest pain for the last 3 hours that radiates to my left arm and feels like tightness or pressure."
Medical History
- Hypertension for 15 years
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus for 10 years
- Hyperlipidemia
- History of smoking (20 pack-years, quit 5 years ago)
- Family history of cardiovascular disease (father died of MI at age 68)
Home Medications
Why is it necessary to transition from IV to oral anticoagulation therapy?
What lifestyle modifications are critical for the patient to prevent another cardiac event?
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