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[00:00 → 00:06] Dr. Mera, good morning, Mr. Sharma. It's good to see you again. How have you been since our [00:06 → 00:14] last appointment in January? Mr. Sharma, good morning, Dr. I've been all right for the most part. [00:14 → 00:21] But over the last month, I've started experiencing some discomfort in my chest when I exert myself. [00:21 → 00:30] Like walking fast, climbing stairs, or carrying groceries. Dr. Mera, I see, can you describe [00:30 → 00:37] this discomfort? Is it sharp? Burning? Pressure like? Mr. Sharma, it feels more like pressure. [00:38 → 00:44] Like a weight on my chest, it usually lasts a few minutes and goes away when I sit or slow down. [00:45 → 00:50] Dr. Mera, have you noticed any accompanying symptoms? Shortness of breath, [00:50 → 00:59] lightheadedness, sweating, or pain radiating to your arm or jaw? Mr. Sharma, yes, I do feel a little [00:59 → 01:06] breathless, especially if I push myself. No pain in the arms or jaw, though, and I've had [01:06 → 01:13] a few episodes where I felt a bit dizzy afterward. Dr. Mera, all right, thank you for sharing [01:14 → 01:20] that. Let's take a look at your vitals. First, your blood pressure today is 142 over 88. [01:21 → 01:28] Slightly elevated. Your pulse is regular at 82 beats per minute. And your oxygen saturation [01:28 → 01:36] is 97%. Any changes in your medication or diet recently? Mr. Sharma, I've been trying to reduce [01:36 → 01:44] salt and walk 30 minutes daily. But I do sometimes forget my evening dose of amlota peen. Dr. Mera, [01:44 → 01:49] that could be contributing to the elevated blood pressure. And what about your diabetes? [01:50 → 01:57] Were you monitoring your glucose levels? Mr. Sharma, yes, I check it every morning. It's usually [01:57 → 02:06] around 110 to 120. I haven't started medication yet. Dr. Mera, that's manageable for now, [02:06 → 02:12] but we need to keep an eye on it. Coming back to the chest discomfort. Based on your symptoms, [02:12 → 02:20] I'd like to run a few tests, specifically in ECG, an echocardiogram, and a treadmill stress test [02:20 → 02:28] these will help us assess how your heart responds under physical. Exertion. Mr. Sharma, okay, [02:28 → 02:35] do I need to get them done today? Dr. Mera, we'll schedule them within the next week. In the meantime, [02:35 → 02:41] I'm going to make a few adjustments to your treatment plan. I'll increase your amlota peen dose [02:41 → 02:49] to 10 milligrams once daily and start you on a low dose aspirin. 81 milligrams per day. To reduce [02:49 → 02:56] the risk of any clot formation, I'll also prescribe a statin to help lower your LDL cholesterol. [02:57 → 03:04] Mr. Sharma, that sounds like a lot. Will there be any side effects I should watch out for? Dr. [03:04 → 03:10] Mera, that's a fair concern. You might experience mild fatigue or muscle aches with the statin, [03:10 → 03:17] but most people tolerate it well. The aspirin can occasionally cause gastritis. So I'll prescribe a [03:17 → 03:23] gastroprotective medicine along with it. Let me know if you experience any black stools. [03:24 → 03:32] Stomach pain or unusual bruising. Mr. Sharma, understood. Should I avoid any particular foods? [03:32 → 03:41] Dr. Mera, yes. Continue your low sodium diet. Reduce saturated fats and increase intake of vegetables. [03:42 → 03:47] Legumes and lean protein. Avoid smoking and limit alcohol. [03:47 → 03:54] Hydration and consistent physical activity are important too. Preferably brisk walking, [03:54 → 04:01] but don't overexert yourself until we complete the stress test. Mr. Sharma, I'll try my best. [04:01 → 04:08] Dr. What about follow ups? Dr. Mera, we'll see you again in two weeks once the test results are in. [04:09 → 04:16] My team will call you to book the diagnostic appointments. In the meantime, if you experience severe [04:16 → 04:24] chest pain, shortness of breath or feel faint, please go to the emergency room immediately. Mr. Sharma, [04:24 → 04:33] thank you. Dr. This was very helpful. Dr. Mera, you're welcome. Mr. Sharma, we'll stay proactive and [04:33 → 04:39] make sure everything is under control. I'll have the nurse explain the prescriptions and testing [04:39 → 04:40] schedule before you leave.
Clinical Notes
Subjective
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Patient: Mr. Sharma
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History: Reports experiencing discomfort in the chest over the last month when exerting himself, such as walking fast, climbing stairs, or carrying groceries. Describes the discomfort as pressure, lasting a few minutes and resolving when sitting or slowing down. Reports feeling breathless and dizzy during exertion. Denies pain in the arms or jaw.
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Medication History: Admits to occasionally forgetting the evening dose of amlodipine. Monitors morning glucose levels, averaging around 110 to 120, without starting medication yet.
Objective
- Vitals:
- Blood pressure: 142/88 mmHg (slightly elevated)
- Pulse: 82 bpm
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Oxygen saturation: 97%
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Medication: Trying to reduce salt intake and walking 30 minutes daily. Occasionally forgets evening dose of amlodipine.
Assessment
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Chest Discomfort: Experiences pressure-like chest discomfort with exertion, associated with breathlessness and dizziness.
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Hypertension: Elevated blood pressure of 142/88 mmHg, possibly influenced by missed amlodipine doses.
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Hyperglycemia: Morning glucose levels averaging around 110 to 120 mg/dL, not on medication yet.
Plan
- Diagnostic Tests:
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Schedule ECG, echocardiogram, and treadmill stress test within the next week to assess heart response under physical exertion.
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Medication Adjustments:
- Increase amlodipine dose to 10 mg once daily.
- Start low-dose aspirin (81 mg/day) to reduce clot formation risk.
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Prescribe a statin to lower LDL cholesterol levels.
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Monitoring:
- Advise to watch for side effects such as fatigue, muscle aches with the statin, and potential gastritis with aspirin. Prescribe gastroprotective medication.
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Instruct to report black stools, stomach pain, or unusual bruising.
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Lifestyle Modifications:
- Continue low sodium diet, reduce saturated fats, and increase vegetable, legume, and lean protein intake.
- Advise against smoking, limit alcohol consumption, and maintain hydration.
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Emphasize consistent physical activity, preferably brisk walking, but avoid overexertion until stress test completion.
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Follow-Up:
- Schedule a follow-up appointment in two weeks to review test results.
- Nurse to provide explanations regarding prescriptions and testing schedule before discharge.