Patient Isaac Vanover, Jr., a 44-year-old man with a history of CAD s/p MI x2 4/14 with PCI, in stent thrombosis, and re-stenting, was admitted multiple times for CP with associated fatigue and SOB. He was placed on ECASA (Aspirin Enteric Coated) 325 MG PO QD, COLACE (Docusate Sodium) 100 MG PO BID PRN constipation, ENALAPRIL MALEATE 5 MG PO QAM HOLD IF: SBP<100, POTENTIALLY SERIOUS INTERACTION: POTASSIUM CHLORIDE & ENALAPRIL MALEATE (on order for KCL IMMEDIATE RELEASE PO (ref #56599393)), ATIVAN (Lorazepam) 1 MG PO TID Starting Today March PRN anxiety HOLD IF: RR<12 or pt is lethargic, NITROGLYCERIN 1/150 (0.4 MG) 1 TAB SL q5min x 3 PRN chest pain HOLD IF: SBP < 100, ZOLOFT (Sertraline) 100 MG PO QD, ZOCOR (Simvastatin) 20 MG PO QHS, PLAVIX (Clopidogrel) 75 MG PO QD, VIOXX (Rofecoxib) 25 MG PO QD, ZANTAC (Ranitidine HCl) 150 MG PO BID PRN dyspepsia, and ATENOLOL 25 MG PO QD with Food/Drug Interaction Instruction. Managed on Hep, TNG gtt, Plavix, ACE, B blocker, and Demerol, the pain recurred and he was transferred to BVH for cath. Cardiac catheterization on 8/18/02 showed non-obstructive CAD with LMCA, LAD, LCx, and RCA all OK. Pulmonary level of suspicion for PE is low, so D-dimer is sent and PE ruled out. Mild fluid overload was managed with Lasix to keep I/O's 500-1000cc neg. Pain could represent pericarditis, but psychiatric etiology for CP becomes more likely and psychiatric follow-up and treatment for anxiety and depression is recommended. WBC count increased 4/10 but no other sign/symptom of infection, CXR showed no infiltrates, and the patient was discharged stable with instructions to schedule an appointment with the primary doctor within 2-4 weeks, and if chest pain changes in character or is associated with new symptoms, the patient is to notify their doctor or call 911.
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