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[00:00 → 00:06] Doctor Amit, good morning, Anita. How are you feeling today? Anita, good morning, [00:06 → 00:13] Doctor. I'm feeling better than last month, but I still get a bit tired after climbing stairs. [00:13 → 00:20] Doctor Amit, I see. That's actually helpful to know. Let's go over a few things. How's the [00:20 → 00:28] chest discomfort? Any pain or tightness recently? Anita, no pain as such, but sometimes I do feel [00:28 → 00:34] a little pressure when I walk briskly, especially in the cold. Doctor Amit, that could be related to [00:34 → 00:41] exertion. Are you taking your medications regularly? Anita, yes, I've been very careful with that. [00:41 → 00:47] I take the blood pressure pills every morning and the cholesterol medication after dinner, [00:47 → 00:54] just like you told me. Doctor Amit, excellent. Your blood pressure readings from your last visit [00:54 → 01:00] were much improved and your ECG looks stable. I'm glad to hear you're staying consistent. [01:00 → 01:06] Have you made any changes to your diet or physical activity? Anita, I've started eating less fried [01:06 → 01:14] food, and I've been walking 20 minutes every evening after dinner. Doctor Amit, that's a great start. [01:14 → 01:20] Try to increase your walking to 30 minutes if you can, at least five times a week. [01:20 → 01:26] And keep an eye on how you feel during those walks, if you feel shortness of breath or chest [01:26 → 01:32] pressure, slow down and let me know. Anita, got it. Should I still avoid stairs for now? [01:33 → 01:39] Doctor Amit, you don't have to avoid them completely, but don't push yourself. Take breaks if you [01:39 → 01:47] feel winded, and use the handrail. We'll reassess in a few weeks. Anita, all right. Do I need [01:47 → 01:54] another test or scan soon? Doctor Amit, not immediately. I'll order a stress test for next month, [01:54 → 01:59] just to check how your heart is responding to physical activity. In the meantime, [01:59 → 02:06] continue the medication, walk regularly, and stick to the heart healthy diet. Anita, thank you, [02:06 → 02:14] doctor. I feel more confident now. Doctor Amit, that's good to hear. Anita, you're doing well, [02:14 → 02:20] just take it one step at a time. I'll see you in four weeks, and feel free to call if anything [02:20 → 02:29] unusual comes up. Anita, we'll do. Thanks again. Doctor Amit, take care, Anita.
Clinical Notes
Subjective
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Patient: Anita.
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Chief Complaint: Feeling better than last month but gets tired after climbing stairs. Reports feeling pressure when walking briskly, especially in the cold.
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Medication Adherence: Takes blood pressure pills every morning and cholesterol medication after dinner as prescribed.
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Lifestyle Changes:
- Started eating less fried food.
- Walks for 20 minutes every evening after dinner.
Objective
- Medical History:
- Blood pressure readings improved from the last visit.
- Stable ECG.
Assessment
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Cardiovascular Health: Improved blood pressure readings and stable ECG indicate positive response to current treatment plan.
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Exercise Tolerance: Reports fatigue and pressure while walking briskly, especially in the cold. Need to monitor for any signs of exertional symptoms.
Plan
- Monitoring:
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Order a stress test for next month to assess heart response to physical activity.
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Lifestyle Modifications:
- Encourage increasing walking duration to 30 minutes at least five times a week.
- Advise to monitor symptoms during walks and adjust pace accordingly.
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Continue with heart-healthy diet and medication regimen.
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Follow-Up:
- Schedule a follow-up appointment in four weeks to reassess symptoms and response to current management.
- Instruct to contact if any unusual symptoms arise before the next visit.