PLAN: Admit patient to St. Joseph's Hospital for cardiac catheterization Question: A device that keeps the heart beating at a regular rate by electrical impulses is:
PLAN: Admit patient to St. Joseph's Hospital for cardiac catheterization Question: A device that keeps the heart beating at a regular rate by electrical impulses is:
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Chapter23: Peripheral Vascular Surgery
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Transcribed Image Text:SUBJECTIVE:
Jim is a 55-year-old male who presents to the Urgent Care Clinic after an episode of
intense chest pain, tingling and numbness that radiates down his left arm that
occurred while driving his daughter to a school concert. The pain was relieved by
placing a nitroglycerin tablet under his tongue. Because of concerns from both his
daughter and wife, he is here today for a follow-up.
OBJECTIVE:
BP is 145/90, respirations 20, pulse is regular. Temperature normal. His chest X-ray
reveals a pacemaker on the left, cardiomegaly and increased markings of congestive
heart failure. The EKG reveals normal rate and rhythm.
ASSESSMENT:
1. Angina pectoris
2. Cardiomegaly
3. Possible CHF
4. Hypertension
Transcribed Image Text:PLAN:
Admit patient to St. Joseph's Hospital for cardiac catheterization
Question: A device that keeps the heart beating at a regular rate by electrical
impulses is:
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