Heart Surgery

PATIENT HISTORY
Name: James Tall
Age: 48
Weight: 274 lbs

History of Illness: The patient is hypertension and has also smoked for 12 years now. Patient has been working constantly and is under a great amount of stress. His hours have increase from 40 hours per week to 60 hours per week. He has also recently experienced a death in the family. Patient is frequently experiencing shortness of breath, dizziness, fainting and occasionally, anxiety.

Family History: Has a family history of both hypertension and diabetes.


Tests: Physical examination indicated his hypertension. His ECG test indicated a normal rhythym, a resting heart rate of 106, A P-R interval shortening with increasing heart rate, and an overall normal QRS complex.

Diagnosis: Patient is presenting with a case of stress induced tachycardia. It has been suggested he reduce his work levels in hopes that his stress levels will work. Any form of meditation has been suggested as well. He has also been prescribed to use antianxiety medication only to be used during anxiety attacks.