History of Present Illness (HPI): The patient reports experiencing an episode of shortness of breath accompanied by a heavy feeling in the chest three days ago. During this episode, the patient also felt sweaty and nauseous. The symptoms lasted for approximately three minutes and have not recurred since. The patient has noted an increase in fatigue since the episode and is concerned that it may be related to not working out. Prior to this event, the patient had been feeling well and had recently started a workout routine, which had been going well. However, due to the fatigue and concern over the previous symptoms, the patient has reduced the intensity of his workouts, particularly avoiding strenuous running. Past Medical History (PMH):
- General health: Reported as good
- Hypertension (HTN): Attempted management with lifestyle changes
- Hyperlipidemia (HLD): Attempted management with lifestyle changes
- Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy (T&A)
- Cholecystectomy (Chole)
- Vasectomy
- Does not receive the influenza vaccine
- No known drug allergies (NKDA)
- None
- Both parents are deceased.
- Father: Died of lung cancer
- Mother: Died from complications of a stroke
- Brother: Died at age 44 from malignant melanoma
- Other siblings: One sister and one brother are healthy
- Married for 20 years
- Works as an architect
- Enjoys having a beer or a glass of whiskey and occasionally smokes a cigar when playing poker with friends
- Constitutional Symptoms: Positive for fatigue and diaphoresis
- HEENT: No information provided