| 22 Case 22 scenario (chest pain)
Doorway information about patient
The patient is a 55-year-old man who comes to the emergency department due to chest pain
Vital signs
. Temperature : 37.1 C (98.7F) . Blood pressure : 130/80 mmHg . Pulse : 78 /min . Respirations : 20/min
Clinical images
ECG is shown in the image : S-T segment lowered
Basic differential diagnosis
. Miocardio infarction . Unstable angina . Pulmonary embolism . Costochrondritis . Pleuritis . Pericarditis . Aortic dissection . Gastroesophageal reflux . Esophageal; perforation
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Case 22 sim.pt. instruction
If the doctor asks you about anything other than these , just say ¡§ no ,¡¨ or provide an answer that a normal patient might give.
You are a 55-year-old man who comes to the emergency department with chest pain.
History of present illness
. The pain came on suddenly and has progressively worsened . Pain located in substernal area with no radiation . ¡§Tight , squeezing ¡§ sensation with 8-9/10 severity . Pain is worse when walking and moving around . Associated symptoms: - Nausea - 1episode of vomiting - Sweating - Mild shortness of breath
Review of systems
. No fever , cough , headache . abdominal pain , diarrhea , constipation , recent trauma, appetite changes weight loss , or urinary problems
Past medical history
. High blood pressure for 20 years . Diabetes for 5 years . Cholesterol tested a year ago was 280 ( you are trying to control your cholesterol who diet but not eat a lot of fast food) . No surgires . Medications : lisinopril , metformin . No allergies . Father died at age 60 of heat attack ; mother tis living and ad stroke at age 65 ; brother had a heart attack at age 58 . Occupation : lawyer . Married , live with wife . Tobacco : 1 pack a day for the past 30 years . Alcohol : 1 glass of wine a day for past 20 years . Recreational drugs : No
Physical examination
Physical examination
Neck :
. supple without JVD or lymphadenopathy . No thyromgaly
Lungs : . Clear to auscultation bilaterally . No reproducible chest pain with palpation
Heart : . Regular rate and rhythm . No murmurs , gallops , or rubs
Review of system
You have non of the following: . Fever . Cough . Headache . Abdominal pain . Diarrhea . Constipation . Recent trauma . Appetite changes . Weight loss . Urinary problems
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Case 22 sim. pt. checklist
Following the encounter , check which of the following items were performed by the examinee
History of present illness/ review of systems
. Asked about the location and radiation of pain . Asked about the intensity of pain . Asked about the quality of pain . Asked about the origin and duration of pain . Asked about the course of pain over time . Asked about any aggravating or relieving factors . Asked about associated symptoms , especially : - Nausea and vomiting - Sweating - Fever - Coughing - Shortness of breath - Palpitations - Syncope and dizziness
Past medical /family/social history
. Asked about similar episodes in the past . Asked about past ,medical issue (especially high blood pressure , heart problems , diabetes , heart burn/reflux), hospitalizations , and surgeries . Asked about current medications and medication allergies . Asked about family health . Asked about tobacco , alcohol , and recreational drug use . Asked about occupation and stress in life . Asked about cholesterol level (if known)
Examination
. Washed heads before examination . Examined without gown , not through gown . Examined carotid artery and jugular viens . Examined heart (inspection , palpation , auscultation) . Auscultated the lungs . Examined peripheral pulse and edema . Examined abdomen
Counseling
. Explained the physical findings and possible diagnosis . Discussed ECG result . Explained further workup . Discussed lifestyle modifications ( especially quitting smoking and moderate alcohol intake).
Communication skills and professional conduct
. Knocked before entering the room . Introduced self and greeted you warmly . Used your name to address you . Paid attention to what you said and maintained good eye contact . Asked opened questions . Asked non-leading questions
. Asked one question at a time . Listened to what you said without interrupting me . Used plain English rather than technical jargon . Used appropriate transition sentences . Used appropriate draping techniques . Summarized the history and explained physical findings . Expressed empathy and gave appropriate reassurances . Asked whether you have any concerns/questions
Differential diagnosis
. Myocardial infarction . Unstable angina . Pulmonary embolism . Aortic dissection . Gastroesphageal reflux
Diagnostic study/studies
. Complete blood count . Cardiac markers (eg, troponin) . Electrolytes . blood urea nitrogen, creating , glucose . Chest x-ray . Echocardiogram
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Case 22 clinical summary
Clinical Skills Evaluation Case Patient Note
The following represents a typical note for this patient encounter . the detail may vary depending on the information given by the simulated patient.
History : Describe the history you just obtained form this patient . Include only information (Pertinent positives and negatives) relevant to this patient¡¦s problem(s).
. 55-yo man with 2 hours of chest pain described as substernal tightness and pressure and increased with movement and walking ; pain of 8-9 lb on a scale of 10 , no radiation. . Associated nausea , vomiting , sweating , and shortness of breath
ROS : No fever , cough , headache , abdominal pain , diarrhea , constipation , recent trauma, appetite change , weight loss , or urinary problems PMHx : HTN , diabetes , hight cholesterol PSHx : None Meds : lisinpril, metformin Allergies : None FHx: Fateghr died at age 60 of heat attack , motor had a stroke at age 65 , and mother had a heart attack at age 58 SHx: 1 PPF smoker for past 30 years , 1 glass of wine/day for past 20 years
Physical examinations : Describe any positive and negative findings relevant to this patient¡¦s problem(s) . be careful to include only those parts of the examination performed in this encounter.
. Vital signs ; Temperature ,. 37.1¡¨C (98.8F) : blood pressure , 130/80 mmHg; pulse , 78/min; and respirations , 20/min . Neck ; Supple without JVD or lymphadenopathy , no thyromegaly . Lungs ; Clear to auscultation bilaterally , no reproducible chest pain to palpation . Heart : RRR without murmurs , gallops , or rubs
Data interpretation : Based on what you have learned from the history and physical examination, list up to 3 diagnosis that might explain this patient¡¦s complaint(s) . List your diagnoses from most to least likely . For some cases , fewer than 3 diagnosis will be appropriate . the , enter the positive and negative findings form the history and the physical examination (if present) that support each diagnosis . Finally , list initial diagnostic (if any) you would order for each listed diagnosis (eg,restricted physical examination maneuvers, laboratory tests , imaging ECG , etc).
Diagnosis #1 : Acute contrary syndrome
History finding(s) . Substernal chest pain . History of multiple cardiac risk factors . Nausea , vomiting , diaphoreses
Physical examination finding(s) . No reproducible chest pain to palpation
Diagnosis #2 : Aortic dissection
History finding(s) . History of hypertension . substernal pain . Sudden-onset symptoms
Physical examination finding(s) . No reproducible chest pain to palpation
Diagnosis #3 : Pulmonary embolism
History finding(s) . Sudden -onset chest pain . Shortness of breath
Physical examination finding(s) . No reproducible chest pain to palpation
Diagnostic studies . ECG shows ST depressions in V2-V5 . Chest x-ray . Cardiac enzymes . Echocardiogram
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