Cardiovascular System

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Patient Information

Presenting Complaint:

Maihart Hertz is a 64-year-old male who is presenting to the emergency department with shortness of breath, chest pain, and left-sided facial droop, arm weakness, and slurred speech.

Past Medical History:

Long standing history of hypertension for over 20 years and a recent diagnosis of atrial fibrillation

Family History:

Ischemic stroke in his father at age 66. Maternal history unknown.

Medications:

He was prescribed propranolol sustained release 80mg once daily, but admits to forgetting to take it quite often. Supplements include a daily multivitamin and fish oil.

Patient History

1. The patient has had hypertension for over 20 years. What constitutes a diagnosis of hypertension and what are some of the diseases that a person is at risk for if they have uncontrolled hypertension?

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