| Symptoms
& History
Physical
Findings
Stop
& Think
Lab
and X-Ray
Differential
Diagnosis
The
Disease
Treatment
Conclusions
Quiz
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The
good news is that Mr. Raymond did not kick the bucket or have a myocardial
infarction while in the emergency room.
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He had coronary bypass surgery
two days after coming to the emergency room and was discharged on the sixth
post operative day.
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He is on diet plus medication
for his high cholesterol. He's due to have his levels checked again
in two weeks.
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He is given up smoking,
in part thanks to a nicotine patch, and is only occasionally a jerk when
the craving gets the better of him. He is motivated.
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He is starting to exercise
and hopes to lose 20 pounds.
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As for his two sons,
one had a cholesterol of 156 mg/dL and the other 357 mg/dL.
It's a good thing we looked, the affected child is about to start therapy
for his condition.
The
take
home message.
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