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Cardiac Consultation - 7  ( Cardiovascular / Pulmonary)
Description:  The patient has a previous history of aortic valve disease, status post aortic valve replacement, a previous history of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, congestive heart failure, a previous history of transient ischemic attack with no residual neurologic deficits.

HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: , The patient is a 41-year-old African-American male previously well known to me.  He has a previous history of aortic valve disease, status post aortic valve replacement on 10/15/2007, for which he has been on chronic anticoagulation.  There is a previous history of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and congestive heart failure, both of which have been stable prior to this admission.  He has a previous history of transient ischemic attack with no residual neurologic deficits.,The patient has undergone surgery by Dr. X for attempted nephrolithotomy.  The patient has experienced significant postoperative bleeding, for which it has been necessary to discontinue all anticoagulation.  The patient is presently seen at the request of Dr. X for management of anticoagulation and his above heart disease.,PAST MEDICAL AND SURGICAL HISTORY:,1.  Type I diabetes mellitus.,2.  Hyperlipidemia.,3.  Hypertension.,4.  Morbid obesity.,5.  Sleep apnea syndrome.,6.  Status post thyroidectomy for thyroid carcinoma.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS:,General:  Unremarkable.,Cardiopulmonary:  No chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, or dizziness.,Gastrointestinal:  Unremarkable.,Genitourinary:  See above.,Musculoskeletal:  Unremarkable.,Neurologic:  Unremarkable.,FAMILY HISTORY: , There are no family members with coronary artery disease.  His mother has congestive heart failure.,SOCIAL HISTORY:  ,The patient is married.  He lives with his wife.  He is employed as a barber.  He does not use alcohol, tobacco, or illicit drugs.,MEDICATIONS PRIOR TO ADMISSION:,1.  Clonidine 0.3 mg b.i.d.,2.  Atenolol 50 mg daily.,3.  Simvastatin 80 mg daily.,4.  Furosemide 40 mg daily.,5.  Metformin 1000 mg b.i.d.,6.  Hydralazine 25 mg t.i.d.,7.  Diovan 320 mg daily.,8.  Lisinopril 40 mg daily.,9.  Amlodipine 10 mg daily.,10.  Lantus insulin 50 units q.p.m.,11.  KCl 20 mEq daily.,12.  NovoLog sliding scale insulin coverage.,13.  Warfarin 7.5 mg daily.,14.  Levothyroxine 0.2 mg daily.,15.  Folic acid 1 mg daily.,ALLERGIES: , None.,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION:,General:  A well-appearing, obese black male.,Vital Signs:  BP 140/80, HR 88, respirations 16, and afebrile.,HEENT:  Grossly normal.,Neck:  Normal.  Thyroid, normal.  Carotid, normal upstroke, no bruits.,Chest:  Midline sternotomy scar.,Lungs:  Clear.,Heart:  PMI fifth intercostal space mid clavicular line.  Normal S1 and prosthetic S2.  No murmur, rub, gallop, or click.,Abdomen:  Soft and nontender.  No palpable mass or hepatosplenomegaly.
Cardiac Consultation - 1  ( Cardiovascular / Pulmonary)
Description:  To evaluate recurrent episodes of uncomfortable feeling in arm at rest, as well as during exertion.

CHIEF REASON FOR CONSULTATION:,  Evaluate recurrent episodes of uncomfortable feeling in the left upper arm at rest, as well as during exertion for the last one month.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS:,  This 57-year-old black female complains of having pain and discomfort in the left upper arm, especially when she walks and after heavy meals.  This lasts anywhere from a few hours and is not associated with shortness of breath, palpitations, dizziness, or syncope.  Patient does not get any chest pain or choking in the neck or pain in the back.  Patient denies history of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, enlarged heart, heart murmur, history suggestive of previous myocardial infarction, or acute rheumatic polyarthritis during childhood.  Her exercise tolerance is one to two blocks for shortness of breath and easy fatigability.,MEDICATIONS:,  Patient does not take any specific medications.,PAST HISTORY:,  The patient underwent hysterectomy in 1986.,FAMILY HISTORY:,  The patient is married, has four children who are doing fine.  Family history is positive for hypertension, congestive heart failure, obesity, cancer, and cerebrovascular accident.,SOCIAL HISTORY:, The patient smokes one pack of cigarettes per day and takes drinks on social occasions.
Cardiac Consultation - 2  ( Cardiovascular / Pulmonary)
Description:  To evaluate exercise-induced chest pain, palpitations, dizzy spells, shortness of breath, and abnormal EKG.

CHIEF REASON FOR CONSULTATION:,  Evaluate exercise-induced chest pain, palpitations, dizzy spells, shortness of breath, and abnormal EKG.,HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS:,  This 72-year-old female had a spell of palpitations that lasted for about five to ten minutes.  During this time, patient felt extremely short of breath and dizzy.  Palpitations lasted for about five to ten minutes without any recurrence.  Patient also gives history of having tightness in the chest after she walks briskly up to a block.  Chest tightness starts in the retrosternal area with radiation across the chest.  Chest tightness does not radiate to the root of the neck or to the shoulder, lasts anywhere from five to ten minutes, and is relieved with rest.  Patient gives history of having hypertension for the last two months.  Patient denies having diabetes mellitus, history suggestive of previous myocardial infarction, or cerebrovascular accident.,MEDICATIONS: , ,1.  Astelin nasal spray.,2.  Evista 60 mg daily.,3.  Lopressor 25 mg daily.,4.  Patient was given a sample of Diovan 80 mg daily for the control of hypertension from my office.,PAST HISTORY:,  The patient underwent right foot surgery and C-section.,FAMILY HISTORY:,  The patient is married, has six children who are doing fine.  Father died of a stroke many years ago.  Mother had arthritis.,SOCIAL HISTORY:, The patient does not smoke or take any drinks.  ,ALLERGIES:,  THE PATIENT IS NOT ALLERGIC TO ANY MEDICATIONS.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS:,  Otherwise negative.  ,PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: , ,GENERAL:  Well-built, well-nourished white female in no acute distress. ,VITAL SIGNS:  Blood pressure is 160/80.  Respirations 18 per minute.  Heart rate 70 beats per minute.  Patient weighs 133 pounds, height 64 inches.  BMI is 22.,HEENT:  Head normocephalic.  Eyes, no evidence of anemia or jaundice.  Oral hygiene is good.,NECK:  Supple.  No cervical lymphadenopathy. Carotid upstroke is good. No bruit heard over the carotid or subclavian arteries.  Trachea in midline. Thyroid not enlarged.  JVP flat at 45°.,CHEST:  Chest is symmetrical on both sides, moves well with respirations.  Vesicular breath sounds heard over the lung fields.  No wheezing, crepitation, or pleural friction rub heard.  ,CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM:  PMI felt in fifth left intercostal space within midclavicular line. First and second heart sounds are normal in character.  There is a II/VI systolic murmur best heard at the apex.  There is no diastolic murmur or gallop heard.,ABDOMEN:  Soft.  There is no hepatosplenomegaly or ascites.  No bruit heard over the aorta or renal vessels.,EXTREMITIES:  No pedal edema.  Femoral arterial pulsations are 3+, popliteal 2+.  Dorsalis pedis and posterior tibialis are 1+ on both sides.,NEURO:  Normal.,EKG from Dr. Xyz's office shows normal sinus rhythm, ST and T wave changes.  Lipid profile, random blood sugar, BUN, creatinine, CBC, and LFTs are normal.,IMPRESSION:,
Cardiac Consultation - 4  ( Cardiovascular / Pulmonary)
Description:  Patient with right-sided chest pain, borderline elevated high blood pressure, history of hyperlipidemia, and obesity.

REASON FOR CONSULTATION:,  Cardiac evaluation.,HISTORY: , This is a 42-year old Caucasian male with no previous history of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, rheumatic fever, rheumatic heart disease, or gout.  Patient used to take medicine for hyperlipidemia and then that was stopped.  He used to live in Canada and he moved to Houston four months ago.  He started complaining of right-sided upper chest pain, starts at the right neck and goes down to the right side.  It lasts around 10-15 minutes at times.  It is 5/10 in quality.  It is not associated with shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, or sweating.  It is not also associated with food.  He denies exertional chest pain, dyspnea on exertion, orthopnea, paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, or pedal edema.  No palpitations, syncope or presyncope.  He said he has been having little cough at night and he went to see an allergy doctor who prescribed several medications for him and told him that he has asthma.  No fever, chills, cough, hemoptysis, hematemesis or hematochezia.  His EKG shows normal sinus rhythm, normal EKG.,PAST MEDICAL HISTORY:,  Unremarkable, except for hyperlipidemia.,SOCIAL HISTORY: , He said he quit smoking 20 years ago and does not drink alcohol.,FAMILY HISTORY: , Positive for high blood pressure and heart disease.  His father died in his 50s with an acute myocardial infarction.,MEDICATION:,  Ranitidine 300 mg daily, Flonase 50 mcg nasal spray as needed, Allegra 100 mg daily, Advair 500/50 bid.,ALLERGIES:,  No known allergies.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS:,  As mentioned above,EXAMINATION:,  This is a 42-year old male awake, alert, and oriented x3 in no acute distress.,Wt:  238
Cardiac Catheterization - 7  ( Cardiovascular / Pulmonary)
Description:  Left heart catheterization, left ventriculogram, selective coronary arteriography, aortic arch angiogram, right iliofemoral angiogram, #6 French Angio-Seal placement.

INDICATIONS FOR PROCEDURE:, The patient has presented with crushing-type substernal chest pain, even in the face of a normal nuclear medicine study. She is here for catheterization.,APPROACH:, Right common femoral artery.,ANESTHESIA:, IV sedation per cardiac catheterization protocol. Local sedation with 1% Xylocaine.,COMPLICATIONS:, None.,ESTIMATED BLOOD LOSS:, Less than 10 mL.,ESTIMATED CONTRAST:, Less than 150 mL.,PROCEDURES PERFORMED:, Left heart catheterization, left ventriculogram, selective coronary arteriography, aortic arch angiogram, right iliofemoral angiogram, #6 French Angio-Seal placement.,OPERATIVE TECHNIQUE:, The patient was brought to the cardiac catheterization lab in the usual fasting state. She was placed supine on the cardiac catheterization table and the right groin was prepped and draped in the usual sterile fashion. One percent Xylocaine was infiltrated into the right femoral vessels. Next, a #6 French sheath was then placed in the right common femoral artery by the modified Seldinger technique.,SELECTIVE CORONARY ARTERIOGRAPHY:, Next, right and left Judkins diagnostic catheters were advanced through their respective ostia and injected in multiple views.,LEFT VENTRICULOGRAM:, Next, a pigtail catheter was advanced across the aortic valve and left ventricular pressure recorded. Next, an LV-gram was then performed with a hand injection of 50 mL of contrast. Next, pull-back pressure was measured across the aortic valve.,AORTA ARCH ANGIOGRAM:, Next, aortic arch angiogram was then performed with injection of 50 mL of contrast at a rate of 20 mL/second to maximum pressure of 750 PSI performed in the 40-degree LAO view.,Next, right iliofemoral angiogram was performed in the 20-degree RAO view. Next Angio-Seal was applied successfully.,The patient left the cath lab without problems or issues.,DIAGNOSES:, Left ventricular end-diastolic pressure was 18 mmHg. There was no gradient across the aortic valve. The central aortic pressure was 160 mmHg.,LEFT VENTRICULOGRAM:, The left ventriculogram demonstrated normal LV systolic function with estimated ejection fraction greater than 50%.,AORTIC ARCH ANGIOGRAM: ,The aortic arch angiogram demonstrated normal aortic arch. No aortic regurgitation was seen.,SELECTIVE CORONARY ARTERIOGRAPHY:, The right coronary artery is large and dominant.,The left main is patent.,The left anterior descending is patent.,The left circumflex is patent.,IMPRESSION:, This study demonstrates normal coronary arteries in the presence of normal left ventricular systolic function. In addition, the aortic root is normal.
Cardiac Catheterization - 10  ( Cardiovascular / Pulmonary)
Description:  Left Heart Catheterization.  Chest pain, coronary artery disease, prior bypass surgery.  Left coronary artery disease native.  Patent vein graft with obtuse marginal vessel and also LIMA to LAD.  Native right coronary artery is patent, mild disease.

EXAM: , Left Heart Catheterization,REASON FOR EXAM:,  Chest pain, coronary artery disease, prior bypass surgery.,INTERPRETATION: , The procedure and complications were explained to the patient in detail and formal consent was obtained.  The patient was brought to the cath lab.  The right groin was draped in the usual sterile manner.  Using modified Seldinger technique, a 6-French arterial sheath was introduced in the right common femoral artery.  A JL4 catheter was used to cannulate the left coronary arteries.  A JR4 catheter was used to cannulate the right coronary artery and also bypass grafts.  The same catheter was used to cannulate the vein graft and also LIMA.  I tried to attempt to cannulate other graft with Williams posterior catheter and also bypass catheter was unsuccessful.  A 6-French pigtail catheter was used to perform left ventriculography and pullback was done.  No gradient was noted.  Arterial sheath was removed.  Hemostasis was obtained with manual compression.  The patient tolerated the procedure very well without any complications.,FINDINGS:,1.  Native coronary arteries.  The left main is patent.  The left anterior descending artery is not clearly visualized.  The circumflex artery appears to be patent.  The proximal segment gives rise to small caliber obtuse marginal vessel.,2.  Right coronary artery is patent with mild distal and mid segment.  No evidence of focal stenosis or dominant system.,3.  Bypass graft LIMA to the left anterior descending artery patent throughout the body as well the anastomotic site.  There appears to be possible _______ graft to the diagonal 1 vessel.  The distal LAD wraps around the apex.  No stenosis following the anastomotic site noted.,4.  Vein graft to what appears to be obtuse marginal vessel was patent with a small caliber obtuse marginal 1 vessel.,5.  No other bypass grafts are noted by left ventriculography and also aortic root shot.,6.  Left ventriculography with an ejection fraction of 60%.,IMPRESSION:,1.  Left coronary artery disease native.,2.  Patent vein graft with obtuse marginal vessel and also LIMA to LAD.  _______ graft to the diagonal 1 vessel.,3.  Native right coronary artery is patent, mild disease.,RECOMMENDATIONS: , Medical treatment.
Cardiac Cath & Coronary Angiography  ( Cardiovascular / Pulmonary)
Description:  Left Cardiac Catheterization, Left Ventriculography, Coronary Angiography and Stent Placement.

PROCEDURE:,  Left Cardiac Catheterization, Left Ventriculography, Coronary Angiography and Stent Placement.,INDICATIONS: , Atherosclerotic coronary artery disease.,PATIENT HISTORY: , This is a 55-year-old male.  He presented with 3 hours of unstable angina.,PAST CARDIAC HISTORY: , History of previous arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease.  Previous ST elevation MI.,REVIEW OF SYSTEMS.,  The creatinine value is 1.3 mg/dL mg/dL.,PROCEDURE MEDICATIONS:,1.  Visipaque 361 mL total dose.,2.  Clopidogrel bisulphate (Plavix) 225 mg PO,3.  Promethazine (Phenergan) 12.5 mg total dose.,4.  Abciximab (Reopro) 10 mg IV bolus,5.  Abciximab (Reopro) 0.125 mcg/kg/minute, 4.5 mL/250 mL D5W x 17 mL,6.  Nitroglycerin 300 mcg IC total dose.,DESCRIPTION OF PROCEDURE:,APPROACH: , Left heart catheterization via right femoral artery approach.,ACCESS METHOD: , Percutaneous needle puncture.,DEVICES USED:,1.  Balloon catheter utilized:  Manufacturer:  Boston Sci Quantum Maverick RX 2.75mm x 20mm.,2.  Cordis Vista Brite Tip 6Fr JR 4.0,3.  ACS/Guidant Sport .014" (190cm) Wire,4.  Stent utilized:  Boston Sci Taxus RX Stent 3.0mm x 32mm.,FINDINGS/INTERVENTIONS:,LEFT VENTRICULOGRAPHY:,  The overall left ventricular systolic function is mildly reduced.  Left ventricular ejection fraction is 40% by left ventriculogram.  Mild hypokinesis of the anterior wall of the left ventricle.  There was no transaortic gradient.  Mitral valve regurgitation is not seen.,LEFT MAIN CORONARY ARTERY:  ,  There were no obstructing lesions in the left main coronary artery.  Blood flow appeared normal.,LEFT ANTERIOR DESCENDING ARTERY: , There was a 95%, discrete stenosis in the mid left anterior descending artery.  A drug eluting, Boston Sci Taxus RX Stent 3.0mm x 32mm stent was placed in the mid left anterior descending artery and post-dilated to 3.5 mm.  Post-procedure stenosis was 0%.  There was no dissection and no perforation.,LEFT CIRCUMFLEX ARTERY: , There was a 50%, diffuse stenosis in the left circumflex artery.,RIGHT CORONARY ARTERY:,  The right coronary artery is dominant to the posterior circulation.  There were no obstructing lesions in the right coronary artery.  Blood flow appeared normal.,COMPLICATIONS:,There were no complications during the procedure., ,IMPRESSION:,1.  Severe two-vessel coronary artery disease.,2.  Severe left anterior descending coronary artery disease.  There was a 95% mid left anterior descending artery stenosis.  The lesion was successfully stented.,3.  Moderate left circumflex artery disease.  There was a 50% left circumflex artery stenosis.  Intervention not warranted.,4.  The overall left ventricular systolic function is mildly reduced with ejection fraction of 40%.  Mild hypokinesis of the anterior wall of the left ventricle.,RECOMMENDATION:,1.  Clopidogrel (Plavix) 75 mg PO daily for 1 year.
Cardiac Cath & Selective Coronary Angiography  ( Cardiovascular / Pulmonary)
Description:  Left cardiac catheterization with selective right and left coronary angiography.   Post infarct angina.

PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: , Post infarct angina.,TYPE OF PROCEDURE: , Left cardiac catheterization with selective right and left coronary angiography.,PROCEDURE: , After informed consent was obtained, the patient was brought to the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, and the groin was prepped in the usual fashion.  Using 1% lidocaine, the right groin was infiltrated, and using the Seldinger technique, the right femoral artery was cannulated.  Through this, a moveable guidewire was then advance to the level of the diaphragm, and through it, a 6 French pigtail catheter was advanced under hemodynamic monitoring to the ascending aorta and inserted into the left ventricle.  Pressure measurements were obtained and cineangiograms in the RAO and LAO positions were then obtained.  Catheter was then withdrawn and a #6 French non-bleed-back sidearm sheath was then introduced, and through this, a 6 French Judkins left coronary catheter was then advanced under hemodynamic monitoring to the left coronary ostium, engaged.  Cineangiograms were obtained of the left coronary system.  This catheter was then exchanged for a Judkins right 4 coronary catheter of similar dimension and under hemodynamic monitoring again was advanced to the right coronary ostium, engaged.  Cineangiograms were obtained, and the catheter and sheath were then withdrawn.  The patient tolerated the procedure well and left the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory in stable condition.  No evidence of hematoma formation or active bleeding.  ,COMPLICATIONS: , None.  ,TOTAL CONTRAST: , 110 cc of Hexabrix.  ,TOTAL FLUOROSCOPY TIME:  ,1.8 minutes.  ,MEDICATIONS: , Reglan 10 mg p.o., 5 mg p.o.  Valium, Benadryl 50 mg p.o. and heparin 3,000 units IV push.
Cardiac Catheterization - 1  ( Cardiovascular / Pulmonary)
Description:  Cardiac Catheterization - An obese female with a family history of coronary disease and history of chest radiation for Hodgkin disease, presents with an acute myocardial infarction with elevated enzymes.

INDICATIONS FOR PROCEDURE:, A 51-year-old, obese, white female with positive family history of coronary disease and history of chest radiation for Hodgkin disease 20 years ago with no other identifiable risk factors who presents with an acute myocardial infarction with elevated enzymes. The chest pain occurred early Tuesday morning. She was treated with Plavix, Lovenox, etc., and transferred for coronary angiography and possible PCI. The plan was discussed with the patient and all questions answered.,PROCEDURE NOTE:, Following sterile prep and drape, the right groin and instillation of 1% Xylocaine anesthesia, the right femoral artery was percutaneously entered with a single wall puncture. A 6-French sheath inserted. Selective left and right coronary injections performed using Judkins coronary catheters with a 6-French pigtail catheter used to obtain left ventricle pressures, and a left ventriculography. The left pullback pressure. The catheters withdrawn. Sheath injection. Hemostasis obtained with a 6-French Angio-Seal device. She tolerated the procedure well.,Left ventricular end-diastolic pressure equals 25 mmHg post A wave. No aortic valve or systolic gradient on pullback.,ANGIOGRAPHIC FINDINGS:,I. Left coronary artery: The left main coronary artery is,normal. The left anterior descending extends to the apex and has only minor luminal irregularities within the midportion of the vessel. Normal diagonal branches. Normal septal perforator branches. The left circumflex is a nondominant vessel with only minor irregularities with normal obtuse marginal branches.,II. Right coronary artery: The proximal right coronary artery has a focal calcification. There is minor plaque with luminal irregularity in the proximal and midportion of the vessel with no narrowing greater than 10 to 20% at most. The right coronary artery is a dominant system which gives off normal posterior,descending and posterior lateral branches. TIMI 3 flow is present.,III. Left ventriculogram: The left ventricle is slightly enlarged with normal contraction of the base, but, with wall motion abnormality involving the anteroapical and inferoapical left ventricle with hypokinesis within the apical portion. Ejection fraction estimated 40%, 1+ mitral regurgitation (echocardiogram ordered).,DISCUSSION:, Recent inferoapical mild myocardial infarction by left ventriculography and cardiac enzymes with elevated left ventricular end-diastolic pressure post A wave, but, only minor residual coronary artery plaque with calcification proximal right coronary artery.,PLAN:, Medical treatment is contemplated, including ACE inhibitor, a beta blocker, aspirin, Plavix, nitrates. An echocardiogram is ordered to exclude apical left ventricular thrombus and to further assess ejection fraction.