Stable Angina
Central chest apin Aggravated by exertion Relieved by rest Not related to food intake History of HTN Dyspnea and DIaphoresis
Myocardial Infarction
Pain radiating to the left arm History of HTN Hyperlipidemia Smoking Associated with dyspnea and diaphoresis
Costochondritis
Stabbing chest pain Pain worsens with inspiration Relieved by aspirin Possibly associated with URI Acute onset Chest wall tenderness upon palpation Difficulty breathing
Pericarditis
Retrosternal sharp stabbing chest pain Pain improves when leaning forward Worsens with deep inspiration/lying down Possibly associated with URI
Acute Coronary Sx
Acute onset Dyspnea Pain radiating to the left shoulder Diagnosis of diabetes/ sickle cell anemia
GERD
Retrosternal burning sensation Pain occurring w/ heavy meals Worsens when lying down relieved by antacadis/ PPIs
Pulmonary Embolism
Acute onset of SOB at rest Pleuritic chest pain Tachycardia Hypotension Tachypnea Mild fever Recorvering from surgery Recent travel history
Aortic Dissection
Sudden onset severe pain radiates to the back hx of uncontrolled HTN
Chest pain plan
EKG Cardiac enzyme Angiography Echocardiography
Asthma
Mucoid Cough Wheezing Intermittent episodes SOB
COPD
Productive cough Cough lasting 3 months for 2 years Heavy Smoker Barrel Chest Edema signs
Pneumonia
pleuritic chest pain fever chills cough w/ purulent sputum heavy smoker pre-existing COPD
Lung Cancer
Worsening cough Hemoptysis Dyspnea Weight Loss Fatigue Heavy Smoking
Tuberculosis
Worsening cough over prolonged period Hemoptysis Dyspnea Weight loss Fatigue Heavy smoking
Pulmonary edema
Cough with pink frothy sputum Worsening dyspnea Cold clammy skin Dyspnea worsens with laying down
Common cold
Cough Fever Sick contact
Plan for Cough
CBC Sputum Culture Chest CT ECG Bronchoscopy
CHF
Dyspnea with cough SOB relieved with sitting up Exertional dyspnea Family history
Lung Cancer
Worsening Cough SOB Hemoptysis Weakness Weight loss
Asthma
Mucoid cough Wheezing Intermittent SOB
COPD
productive cough heavy smoker pursed lips barrel chest edema/cyanosis
Pneumonia
Pleuritic chest pain Fever Chills Purulent yellow sputum Heavy smoker Pre-existing COPD
Pulmonary Edema
Cough with Pink Sputum Worsening dyspnea Cold, clammy skin Dyspnea worsens w/ laying down
Pulmonary embolism
Acute onset SOB @ rest Pleuritic chest pain Tachycardia Hypotension Tachypnea Mild fever
Tuberculosis
Worsening Cough Night sweats, fever, chills, weigh loss Contact w/ Tb patients Unprotected sex
SOB Symptoms
CBC Pulmonary Function test Chest CT Bronchoscopy Echocardiography Sputum Analysis ECG
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Pitting Edema Acute Onset Unilateral leg swelling/pain Recent immobilization Smoker Oral contraceptive use
Cellulitis
Acute onset Unilateral leg swelling Unilateral leg pain Redness Fever Hypotension
Peripheral Artery Disease
Intermittent claudication Pain worsening with exercise Dry skin w/ hair loss older age
Beurger's disease
Smoking Raynaud phenomenon Leg pain with exercise
Popliteal Artery Entrapment
Intermittent claudication Cramping pain in calf w/ exercise Male? female Athletes Younger age
Spinal Stenosis
Age Trauma Pain relieved leaning forward Aggravates moving backward Numbness in lower limb
Plan for Calf pain
D-dimer Bilateral lower limb ultrasound Venogram Ankle Brachial Index
Acute Rhino-Pharyngitis
Acute Onset Sore throat Runny nose Sinus congestion Fever Sick contact
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Onset Runny Nose Sinus congestion
Pharyngitis
Fever Sore Throat Acute Onset
Infectious Mononucleosis
Fever Sore throat Severe fatigue Loss of Apetite Epigastric and LUQ discomfort Cervical Lymphadenopathy Rash
HIV
Fever Sore throat Rash Weigh Loss IVDU
Plan for Sore Throat
CBC Throat Swab Nasal Swab Anti-EBV Abs CD4 Count
Drug Toxicity (ACEI Alpha Blockers, Amino-glycosides, Hypoglycemic Agents)
No vertigo Light- headedness Reflex tachycardia New anti htn medication Hearing Loss
Bening Paroxysmal Vertigo
Intermitted Episodes Symptoms exacerbated by postural changes Tinnitus Vertigo Hearing Loss
Arrythmia
Intermittent Episodes Pre-syncope Palpitations
Dizziness Plan
EKG BMP Dix Hallpike Maneuver
A fib
HTN Binge Drinking Diabetes History of Stroke Older
CHF
SOB Fatigue Pitting Edema JVD Low PerfusioN S3
MI
Chest pain Not Alleviated with Rest Nitroglycerin HTN
Angina
Exertional chest pain Nitroglycerin HTN
Hyperparathyroidism
Sweating Restless Hyperactive Heat Intolerant
Cardio Tests
EKG, Troponin, CKMB, Chest X-ray, TSH, CBC, CMP
Emphysema
Thin, SOB, Sputum Production, Pursd Lips,
Sarcoidosis
SOB, Cough W/O Sputum, Skin Nodules, Dirt In Eyes, Can't chew a cracker, dental carries
Pulmonary Embolism
Stationary for long periods; recent flight or hospital stay, SOB, fatigue, pleuritic chest pain, tachycardia
Pneumonia
Yellow/green sputum, fever, chills, pleuritic chest pain,
Gastroenteritis
poorly cooked food, bad water sources, stomach pains, diarrhea/vomiting,
Celiac disease
triggered by gluten, diarrhea, stomach pain
Ulcer
Pain better with meals= duodenal Pain worse with meals= peptic Chronic NSAID use bad breath
Pyelonephritis
Flank pain, fever, chills, nausea, recent catheter, men older than 50, bph hx, diabetes, pain w/ urination
Kidney stones
Unilaterla Flank pain radiating to the groin, hematuria, dark yellow urine-poor hydration, high sodium diet, gout, hx
Nephrotic syndrome
Edema, weight gain, fatigue, loss of apetite, foamy urine
Nephritis syndrome
bloody casts in urine, decreased urine output, edema, HTN