Question

59 y/o male Pt was admitted to ER with SOB and c/o severe CP. At the point of admit, BP was 220/120, HR: 115 bpm. PMH include HTN, CHD, USA, and CHF. Current Dx: R/O MI, EKG and labs pending. Pt was given MS, PRN, IV for comfort. Currently, VSS, will transfer to TCU for observation.

Answer 1

The patient in this case may be experiencing a heart attack, given their symptoms and medical history. Tests are being conducted to confirm the diagnosis.

Step-by-step explanation:

The patient in this case is experiencing symptoms that indicate he may be suffering from an acute myocardial infarction (MI), also known as a heart attack. The patient is complaining of severe chest pain (CP) and has a history of hypertension (HTN), coronary heart disease (CHD), unstable angina (USA), and congestive heart failure (CHF).

The high blood pressure (BP) and rapid heart rate (HR) at the time of admission further support the possibility of an MI. The medical team is currently conducting tests, including an electrocardiogram (EKG) and labs, to confirm the diagnosis.