Question

You respond to call for trouble breathing. When you arrive, you find a 75 year old man struggling to breathe. You notice he has gurgling sounds when breathing, and he is coughing up pink fluid . The patient has swollen ankles, and he tells you he had a heart attack 6 months ago. What should you do?

Answer 1

Answer: he might have Congestive Heart Failure

Step-by-step explanation:

A chronic condition in which the heart doesn't pump blood as well as it should.

Heart failure can occur if the heart cannot pump (systolic) or fill (diastolic) adequately.

Symptoms include shortness of breath, fatigue, swollen legs, and rapid heartbeat.

Treatments can include eating less salt, limiting fluid intake, and taking prescription medications. In some cases a defibrillator or pacemaker may be implanted.