Mrs. G is a 54-year-old African American woman who has been having intermittent indigestion and chest discomfort for the past six weeks. She has a history of hypertension, high cholesterol, and Type II diabetes. While you are examining her, Mrs. G suddenly becomes diaphoretic and complains of nausea and epigastric pain.
Clinical Assessment
She continues to complain of pain in her chest, which now radiates to her neck, arms, and back. She has no shortness of breath.
Diagnostic Procedures
The admission electrocardiogram (ECG) shows ST-segment elevation in II, III, and AVF.
Baseline vital signs include the following: blood pressure of 160/90 mm Hg, heart rate of 98 beats/min (sinus rhythm), respiratory rate of 18 breaths/min, temperature of 99° F, and O2 saturation of 94%.
Medical Diagnosis
Inferior myocardial infarction is diagnosed.
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