Problem
Mr. S, a 52-year-old successful computer analyst was brought to Emergency Department (ED) after experiencing crushing substernal pain radiating to his left arm. He also complaints of dizziness and nausea. He has past medical history of angina and hypertension. He is overweight and rarely exercise. He is separated with two teenage children.
Physical assessment is as follows: short of breath, diaphoretic, BP 160/100, PR 120, RR 26/min., CK-MB and Myoglobulin elevated, ECG shows premature ventricular contractions with ST elevation.
i. List some of the clinical manifestations that Mr. S exhibited and explain pathophysiological bases.
ii. Explain the significance of the results of the laboratory tests.
iii. Based on your assessment identify any collaborative problems.