HCS.214___Week_2___Cardiovascular_System.docx Week 2 Assignment Cardiovascular System

HCS.214___Week_2___Cardiovascular_System.docx    Week 2 Assignment “Cardiovascular System  University of Phoenix  HCS/214    Cardiovascular System “ Analyzing a Progress Note  Part 1  Using the following progress note, define the highlighted terms within the chart provided.    This patient was transported to the emergency department and is being assessed by the emergency doctor on call.  Progress Note:  Patient is a 43 y.o. male who presents with history of one episode of severe chest pain mid-chest at 08:00 today. He describes the pain as burning, tightness, squeezing pressure that radiates to the left arm. The episode lasted for approximately 10 minutes. The patient has a history of tobacco use, angina, cardiomegaly, and hypertension. He used nitroglycerin SL x2 with moderate relief. His wife called 911 and he was transported to St. Simms Emergency.  While in Emergency the patient had a subsequent similar episode. A 12 lead EKG negative, cardiac enzymes negative. Patient noted burning in the chest during the episode. Patient admitted to 24-hour observation.  Plan to rule out an acute coronary syndrome and pulmonary embolism. Treat with Aspirin 81mg daily, Nitroglycerine 0.4mg SL for chest pain. May repeat every 5 minutes x3 dose, start Nexium 20mg. EKG, chest x-ray, vital signs every hour, cardiac stress test in the morning.   Impression: Angina, Hypertension, Tobacco use disorder, CAD.   Sue Green, DO  *Do not forget to include the sources for your definitions.  40 Points: 1 point for Medical term, 2 points for Defini