Disease Case Study

The following summary is an updated case study of a 47 year old male patient, Jim who was diagnosed with Coronary Artery Disease. The patient did receive information on what CAD is and was informed that test were needed to fully diagnose and be evaluated for underlying conditions (high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol levels, diabetes and blockage. I will discuss the type of test needed for this condition and tests for any underlying conditions that are related to this disease. The type of treatment needed to control and lower his risk factor. I will also give the patient information about complementary and alternative medicine so the patient will be well informed about different types of treatment. The patient will be informed about the prognosis of the disease, and the options that the patient has to succeed in the changes in his lifestyle that are needed.

The 2016 USPSTF guidelines for the prevention of CVD are highly credible and demonstrate a thorough evaluation of credible evidence and provided understandable and easily applied practice recommendations. The guidelines can be readily applied to a variety of health care settings and providers to promote the long-term health of their patients. Recent updates in 2016 ensure that the most evidence-based information has been applied in their formulation. Use of these guidelines will help reduce the risk of CVD while minimizing complications attributed to the

On Tuesday 06/27/2017, veteran Mr. Saenz walked very angrily in my office with his wife about 11:00 AM. I greeted them and offered to sit down; Mr. Saenz and Mrs. Saenz were very upset and asked me where they need to go as they have VA examination, they both said “nobody tells them anything; they have been sitting in waiting room”. They told me that the lady on the desk told them to come to me.

On 7/27/2015, HOH and client attended to ILP meeting with their daughter Emily. Child was observed well dressed for the weather. Client explaining to cm that her floating hospital was cancel and she doesn’t know the reason.

Peripheral Arterial Disease, Diagnostic Code 443.9, I73.9 – “Peripheral artery disease can increase risk for stroke and

One in every four Canadians will be affected by lung disease over the age of 35 and the rate is predicted to increase (Gershon, 2013). These statistics demonstrate that every Ontarian, if not affected themselves, knows someone who is. North East Ontario (NEO) is a vast area and has a significant population with CRD (LELHIN,2014). Access to a northern PRP requires significant travel for patients (OLA, 2017;Crighton, Ragetlie, Luo, To, & Gershon, 2015). The geographical distance creates barriers to accessing PRPs.

SC received a call from Pa and completing monitoring telephone call. Pa reported that she is having difficulty securing transportation to her medical appointments because her doctor did not complete the necessary paperwork the insurance company needs to continue to provide door to door pick up. Pa reported that she missed three important appts with her Nephrologist, pulmonologist and rehab for lungs. Pa reported that her lungs are really bad and she was offered lung therapy because she is experiencing SOB more and more so she is unable to help completing her ADLs and IADLs. Pa reported medication changes she now takes Benzonatate 200 mg to help with severe coughing and Prednisone. Pa confirmed that she is receiving her services as specified

History of Present Illness: Patient presents with complaints of nausea and abdominal pain that is occurring two or three times a week. She reports that she has been having this pain for four months. Patient states pain is around the umbilicus area and then around her entire stomach. She reports the pain usually lasts one to two hours then goes away. She reports sometimes the pain is accompanied by nausea but not always. Reports occasional belching. She reports the pain occurs at different times. It occurs when she eats and when her stomach is empty. Patient reports that an empty stomach seems to be when she notices the pain the most. She has tried to take TUMS but has not been successful swallowing the TUMS due to the chalky taste when

Removes restrictions on originating sites and geographic limitations for end stage renal dialysis and telestroke services by 2020

At your request I have reviewed the Boards electronic case folder in the above-referenced matter, paying particular attention to the resumption of treatment in 2017.

G. J. is a 28 year-old male patient with no past medical history. On September 13, 2015, he was admitted at Kendall Regional Medical Center with a chief complaint of worsening back pain lasting for over a month. He denies any recent trauma or falls, numbness, tingling, or paresthesia. No urinary symptoms or fever. The patient has been trying multiple medical management options in the outpatient setting, but they have all failed to relieve the pain. G. J. was sent to the hospital for consideration of surgical management given that patient’s medical management was unsuccessful. Patient is admitted to internal medicine for further evaluation and investigation. With the analysis of several MRIs, the patient is diagnosed with

Similarly many studies indicated that though higher score of CACS is associated with higher risk of CAD but there is not similar conclusive agreement for low or zero CACS and occurrence or severity of CAD. Results of current documents in this field indicated that occurrence of CAD in each population is based on the lower cutoff level of CACS (18). Results of different studies in this field are not similar some reported a cutoff level of 100 for CACS whereas others reported a cutoff level of 10.The recommendations of different guidelines are not

The Appellant appealed the determination of the Department to deny reimbursement retrospectively at the level requested for acute short term inpatient care of the Patient from March 30, 2017 to April 4, 2017 due to lack of medical necessity.

The client is a Caucasian American Male who is 18 years old. His name is Conrad Keith Jarrett who is called “Con" or "Connie" by his family and friends. He lives in Lake Forest, Illinois with his parents, Beth Jarrett and Calvin Jarrett. The client 6’1” and is of slim build. He reports that he makes healthy choices and he does not appear to be malnourished. Conrad prefers to be contacted by his home telephone. Conrad reports he is a Senior in high school and is set to graduate at the end of May. Conrad has had a previous intervention this year and was admitted a psychiatric hospital for a suicide attempt. He stayed there for four months. Conrad reports he has a healthy relationship with his father but Conrad states that his relationship with his mother is strained.

A total number of 75 individuals was enrolled in this Case-Control study. They were grouped into two groups; patients group in which 50 individuals were included and healthy controls group in which 25 individuals were involved.