SAMPLE Interactive Cardiovascular Case Study
Patient Notes
Name: Catherine Smith
Signs/Symptoms of patient:
Short of breath, speak only in 3 word sentences
Dizziness
Chest pain – Quality - Dull ache
Severity of 8 on scale of 1 to 10 (10 = Most severe pain imaginable)
Pain increases with movement
Pain radiates to back, between shoulder blades esp. when coughs
Cough – frothy phlegm
Swelling in feet and ankles last few weeks, maybe months - not sure
Allergies – No known allergies
Medications: Patient sometimes forgets to take meds, not sure how often
Lasix – diuretic
Atenolol – beta blocker for hypertension
Past Medical History:
Myocardial infarction two years ago, had bypass surgery
Chronic hypertension
Last oral intake:
Chili for lunch, about two hours ago
Event:
Sitting on couch watching TV
Day 1
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Day 4
Patient Notes
Name: Catherine Smith
Signs/Symptoms of patient:
Short of breath, speak only in 3 word sentences
Dizziness
Chest pain – Quality - Dull ache
Severity of 8 on scale of 1 to 10 (10 = Most severe pain imaginable)
Pain increases with movement
Pain radiates to back, between shoulder blades esp. when coughs
Cough – frothy phlegm
Swelling in feet and ankles last few weeks, maybe months - not sure
Allergies – No known allergies
Medications: Patient sometimes forgets to take meds, not sure how often
Lasix – diuretic
Atenolol – beta blocker for hypertension
Past Medical History:
Myocardial infarction two years ago, had bypass surgery
Chronic hypertension
Last oral intake:
Chili for lunch, about two hours ago
Event:
Sitting on couch watching TV
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4