Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) Case Study

Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) Case Study History of Present Problem • JoAnn Smith is a 68-year-old woman who presents to the emergency department (ED) after having three days of progressive weakness. • She denies chest pain, but admits to shortness of breath (SOB) that increases with activity. She also has epigastric pain with nausea that has been intermittent for 20-30 minutes over the last three days. She reports that her epigastric pain has gotten worse and is now radiating into her neck. • Her husband called 9-1-1 and she was transported to the hospital by emergency medical services (EMS). Personal/Social History • JoAnn is a recently retired math teacher who continues to substitute teach part-time. She is physically active and lives independently with her spouse in her own home. • She has smoked 1 pack per day the past 40 years. JoAnn appears anxious and immediately asks repeatedly for her husband upon arrival. ..................................CONTINUED..........................................................