This 75 year old woman with a history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, past tobacco use, and angina presented with syncope and was found to be status post non ST elevation myocardial infarction. She was treated with Aspirin, Heparin, Lopressor, Captopril, and Cozaar initially with heart rate and blood pressure secondary to COPD, and was started on Atrovent nebs and given fluids until she had good urine output. Cardiovascular examination revealed ischemia, ST elevation, and myocardial infarction, while Pulmonary examination revealed wheezing and renal examination showed likely dehydration. The patient is currently on Aspirin, Lisinopril, and Atenolol, and was given IV fluids for dehydration. Her neurological examination showed intact PERRL and cranial nerves II-XII, regular rate and rhythm, normal S1, S2, and no murmurs, rubs, or gallops. Respiratory examination revealed wheezing with increased respiratory phase. Abdomen was obese, non-tender, and non-distended with left groin erythematous and scaling. Extremities had no edema and 1+ dorsalis pedis pulses. Neuro examination showed alertness and 4/5 bilateral lower extremity strength with 1+ deep tendon reflexes and normal sensation. Following discharge she requires physical therapy and follow up with Gynecology for incontinence and a possible uterine prolapse.
Why was the patient on atrovent
Pulmonary examination revealed wheezing and renal examination showed likely dehydration.