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NYU Medical Grand Rounds Clinical Vignette

NYU Medical Grand Rounds Clinical Vignette. Karyn Singer, PGY3 September 22, 2010. U NITED S TATES D EPARTMENT OF V ETERANS A FFAIRS. Chief Complaint. U NITED S TATES D EPARTMENT OF V ETERANS A FFAIRS.

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NYU Medical Grand Rounds Clinical Vignette

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  1. NYU Medical Grand Rounds Clinical Vignette Karyn Singer, PGY3 September 22, 2010 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

  2. Chief Complaint UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS • The patient is a 39 year old Spanish-speaking male who presented to Bellevue Medical Consult Clinic for follow up care after presenting to Bellevue Hospital’s emergency room complaining of headache for two weeks.

  3. History of Present Illness UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS • The patient was diagnosed with high blood pressure five years ago at a health fair, when he first moved to the United States from Mexico. • At that time, he was sent to a local public health clinic where he was started on two antihypertensive medications, which he took for two months and then stopped because he felt well. • The patient was unable to recall the names of his medications.

  4. History of Present Illness UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS • Several months prior to presentation, the patient began to experience mild, intermittent headaches. • He described them as moderate in intensity, frontal in location, and throbbing in nature. • Two weeks prior to presentation, his headaches worsened, increasing in intensity, frequency, and duration. • At the insistence of the patient’s wife that he be seen by a physician, the patient presented to the emergency department for evaluation.

  5. History of Present Illness UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS • In the emergency department, the patient’s blood pressure was found to be 205/110, and his heart rate was 84 beats per minute. • His physical exam was otherwise normal • A non-contrast cat scan of the head at the time found no evidence of an acute intracranial process, and an electrocardiogram showed normal sinus rhythm with left ventricular hypertrophy.

  6. History of Present Illness UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS • Labs from the emergency room were notable for: • Creatinine 1.7, BUN 28. • He was given the following medications: • Acetaminophen650mg as needed for pain • Labetalol 600mg twice daily • Amlodipine 5mg daily • The patient was discharged from the emergency room with close follow-up in medical consult clinic four days later.

  7. Additional History UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS • Past Medical History: • Hypertension • Obesity • Past Surgical History: Denies • Social History: • The patient moved to the United States from Mexico approximately five years ago.  He lives with his wife and four year-old son in Queens. • He works in an Italian restaurant as a busboy • He smoked half pack of cigarettes daily for three years, quit in March 2009.  He drinks roughly six beers daily on the weekends with friends.  Denies illicit drugs.

  8. Additional History UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS • Family History: • Mother: Hypertension, Diabetes without complications, is currently 62 years old • Father: Alive and well, currently 64 years old • Allergies: No known drug allergies • Medications: • Acetaminophen 650mg as needed for pain • Labetalol 600mg twice daily • Amlodipine 5mg daily

  9. Physical Examination UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS General: Obese male speaking in full sentences in no acute distress. VS: BP 160/90, HR 74, T 98.2  RR 14  BMI 34.6 Remainder of exam within normal limits.

  10. Laboratory Findings UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS • CBC within normal limits • Basic metabolic panel:  • Creatinine 1.9, BUN 30 • Remainder of basic was within normal limits • Hepatic Panel within normal limits • Lipid Panel:  Total Cholesterol 180 (<200), LDL 105 (<130), • HDL 45 (38-92), Triglycerides 116 (55-250) • Hemoglobin A1c: 5.5% (<5.7) • Urinalysis: Trace protein, otherwise within normal limits.

  11. Interim History UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS • During his follow-up appointment in medical consult clinic, the patient was asymptomatic and reported compliance with his medications. • At this time, the amlodipine was increased to 10mg daily, and lisinopril 10mg daily was started. • The patient was given one refill of each prescription, and was given a medical clinic follow-up appointment for two months later.

  12. Interim History UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS • Two months later, the patient presented to primary care clinic to re-establish care and to follow-up his hypertension. • He reported that he felt well but had not been taking his medication for the past month because he did not realize he had a refill left on his prescription. • At this time, the patient’s blood pressure was noted to be 190/105

  13. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Final Diagnosis • Advanced, uncontrolled hypertension with end-organ damage due to an inability to navigate the healthcare system.

  14. MAX TRUBEK, M.D. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS November 28, 1898 to March 31, 2001 Reading EKGs in his office at the age of 90

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