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Liam Fitzgerald Telehealth Follow Up Sick Visit Shadow Health Transcript
Management of Cardiovascular Conditions Patient
Hello, my name is xx, and I will conduct an interview with you and later perform an examination.
Greet
April 20, 2023, 5:41 PM EDT
Hi there. Can you hear me?
Question
April 20, 2023, 5:41 PM EDT
Yeah, I can hear you clearly. Are you in an appropriate environment for a telehealth visit?
Question
April 20, 2023, 5:42 PM EDT
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This is a fine place for us to talk. Do you understand that this telehealth visit is confidential?
Question
April 20, 2023, 5:43 PM EDT
Yup, I understand that this visit is private and confidential. [AUDIO COMING SOON] What brings you here today?
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Question
April 20, 2023, 5:44 PM EDT
I’m OK, just here for my regular telehealth follow-up. When was your last hospital visit?
Question
April 20, 2023, 5:47 PM EDT
Six months ago, I was in the hospital for my heart failure symptoms. When were you diagnosed with heart failure?
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April 20, 2023, 5:48 PM EDT
I was diagnosed with heart failure two years ago now. What symptoms do you currently have?
Question
April 20, 2023, 5:48 PM EDT
I don’t really have any symptoms, just here for my follow-up. I’m doing OK. Are you using any medications?
Question
April 20, 2023, 5:49 PM EDT
My regular heart meds are carvedilol, candesartan, spironolactone, and an aspirin. I have some heart meds that I take as needed too — furosemide, a potassium chloride tablet, and nitroglycerin. For my cholesterol, I take atorvastatin and some fish oil.
Liam Fitzgerald Telehealth Follow Up Sick Visit: Management of Cardiovascular Conditions
Question
April 20, 2023, 5:50 PM EDT
We’re going to have to go down the list since I have regular heart medications, as-needed heart medications, and cholesterol medications. What is the dosage of your heart medications?
Question
April 20, 2023, 5:51 PM EDT
The carvedilol is 12.5 milligrams, the candesartan is 32 milligrams, the spironolactone is 12.5 milligrams, and the aspirin is an 81 mg EC tablet. And then I take some as-needed heart failure medications.
Question
April 20, 2023, 5:53 PM EDT
Hm, let’s see. I take the atorvastatin — it’s 40 mg — and the omega-3 fatty acid fish oil, it’s 1000 mg. I take them both every day. What is your medical history?
Question
April 20, 2023, 5:53 PM EDT
That’s a long list, let’s see. Well, I have heart failure, that’s the big one. And I have coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and I had a heart attack a while back.
Question
April 20, 2023, 5:55 PM EDT
I was diagnosed with it five years ago, at the time of my heart attack. When were you diagnosed with high blood pressure?
Question
April 20, 2023, 5:55 PM EDT
I’ve had high blood pressure for some time now. I was diagnosed at 38 but didn’t try to manage it much. It’s better now though. What do you use for your high blood pressure?
Question
April 20, 2023, 5:56 PM EDT
I’m on a few heart medicines, but the carvedilol is the one for blood pressure. Any family history of heart problems?
Question
April 20, 2023, 5:57 PM EDT
Yeah, heart issues run in the family. Mom’s alive, but she has high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Dad passed at 75 from a heart thing, not sure what it was, and he also had high blood pressure . . . oh and he had open-heart surgery too.
Question
April 20, 2023, 5:58 PM EDT
Well, I’m on a low-sodium diet and I try to follow it. For breakfast, I have oatmeal with some berries. Lunch is usually some soup, I try to do homemade ones, or some pasta with grilled chicken and vegetables. I’ll have a salad sometimes. Dinner is some fish or grilled chicken with some more vegetables, and some brown rice. If I want a snack, it’s air-popped, no salt popcorn, or an apple with no salt almond butter. It’s not very exciting, but it’s what I need to do.
Educate
April 20, 2023, 5:58 PM EDT
OK, thanks. Do you exercise?
Question
April 20, 2023, 5:59 PM EDT
Yeah, I exercise regularly. I do tai chi.
Educate
April 20, 2023, 5:59 PM EDT
Got it. Thanks. Any allergies?
Question
April 20, 2023, 5:59 PM EDT
No, I don’t have allergies.
Question
April 20, 2023, 6:00 PM EDT
I believe I’m up to date.
Question
April 20, 2023, 6:00 PM EDT
No. I’m good about taking my medicine.
Educate
April 20, 2023, 6:01 PM EDT
Great, it is good to take medications as prescribed. Have you ever had a heart attack?
Question
April 20, 2023, 6:01 PM EDT
Yes, I have had a heart attack.
Question
April 20, 2023, 6:02 PM EDT
My heart attack was five years ago. What are the symptoms of your heart attack?
Question
April 20, 2023, 6:03 PM EDT
The main thing I remember was really intense discomfort in my chest. Any history of hospitalizations?
Question
April 20, 2023, 6:03 PM EDT
I’ve had a few hospital stays. Five years ago I had a heart attack and they did surgery. Two years ago I had some issues with my heart and went back in and they diagnosed me with heart failure. Six months ago was the most recent time, my heart again. I wasn’t feeling great, but they took care of me and I was OK.
Question
April 20, 2023, 6:04 PM EDT
It doesn’t, really — it’s asymptomatic most of the time. Do you drink?
Question
April 20, 2023, 6:05 PM EDT
Yeah, I drink some.
Question
April 20, 2023, 6:05 PM EDT
I don’t really drink very often these days, just on special occasions. I used to have one or two beers a night, but I had to cut down after my heart attack.
I’ll have that non-alcoholic stuff sometimes, it’s not half bad, but I’d just rather stick with the real thing if I’m going to have a drink.
Educate
April 20, 2023, 6:08 PM EDT
Alright then. Thanks. Do you smoke?
Question
April 20, 2023, 6:08 PM EDT
I used to smoke.
Question
April 20, 2023, 6:10 PM EDT
I quit smoking after my heart attack. I still get cravings though so I use the nicotine gum.
Educate
April 20, 2023, 6:10 PM EDT
Ah, I see. Have you ever had an EKG test?
Question
April 20, 2023, 6:11 PM EDT
Yeah, when I was hospitalized six months ago for heart failure stuff, they did an EKG and an echocardiogram.
Question
April 20, 2023, 6:12 PM EDT
Today it was 155 over 95. A little higher than normal. Any weight issues?
Question
April 20, 2023, 6:14 PM EDT
No, I’ve actually gained some.
Educate
April 20, 2023, 6:15 PM EDT
Gaining weight will only worsen your heart problems. Got it. Thanks. How much weight have you gained?
Question
April 20, 2023, 6:16 PM EDT
About four or five pounds. Any swelling?
Question
April 20, 2023, 6:16 PM EDT
Yeah, I have some swelling right now. Where is the swelling located?
Question
April 20, 2023, 6:17 PM EDT
In my feet and ankles. Any chest pain?
Question
April 20, 2023, 6:18 PM EDT
No, my chest hasn’t been hurting. Any palpitations?
Question
April 20, 2023, 6:19 PM EDT
I don’t have any palpitations at all. What caused our weight gain?
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April 20, 2023, 6:20 PM EDT
I don’t know, really. Have you been eating more?
Question
April 20, 2023, 6:20 PM EDT
My appetite’s been the same, pretty normal. [AUDIO COMING SOON] Do you monitor your heart problems?
Question
April 20, 2023, 6:21 PM EDT
I have a little swelling right now, if that counts. If you mean what heart conditions I have — I have coronary artery disease, heart failure, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and I had a heart attack.
Question
April 20, 2023, 6:23 PM EDT
I drink decaf. How often do you exercise?
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April 20, 2023, 6:23 PM EDT
I do tai chi three times a week. Any skin problems?
Question
April 20, 2023, 6:24 PM EDT
No, my skin is normal, same as ever. Any fatigue?
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April 20, 2023, 6:24 PM EDT
I’m feeling OK — not tired. What is your occupation?
Question
April 20, 2023, 6:25 PM EDT
I’m retired now, but I worked as a truck driver for the postal service. What is your living situation?
Question
April 20, 2023, 6:25 PM EDT
My home environment is good. I live in a one-story house with my daughter Claire, her husband Mark, and my grandson, Callum. Any urination issues?
Question
April 20, 2023, 6:26 PM EDT
No issues with going to the bathroom, but I do wake up needing to pee at night. Any weakness?
Question
April 20, 2023, 6:26 PM EDT
I’m no Thor, but I can still open pickle jars when needed. Any breathing problems?
Question
April 20, 2023, 6:26 PM EDT
I haven’t had any issues with my breathing. Are you sexually active?
Question
April 20, 2023, 6:27 PM EDT
Yeah, things are just fine in the bedroom with my lady, Susan. Move the camera so your ankles are visible on the screen.
Question
April 20, 2023, 6:29 PM EDT
Sure, hold on, let me move this thing. Inspected left ankle: Edema is present on inspection of bilateral ankles without erythema or streaking.
Exam Action
April 20, 2023, 6:29 PM EDT
Inspected right ankle: Edema is present on inspection of bilateral ankles without erythema or streaking. Move the camera so your ankles are visible on the screen, press your finger into the inner bony part of the ankle and hold for 1-2 seconds.
Question
April 20, 2023, 6:41 PM EDT
Sure, hold on, let me move this thing. Palpated right ankle: On palpation, there is 1+ pitting edema bilaterally without tenderness or warmth to palpation.
Exam Action
April 20, 2023, 6:41 PM EDT
Palpated left ankle: On palpation, there is 1+ pitting edema bilaterally without tenderness or warmth to palpation. Hello. I am going to educate you about your medications.
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April 20, 2023, 7:33 PM EDT
Sounds good. Maintain a normal activity level, but discontinue exercise if you experience chest pain.
Liam Fitzgerald Telehealth Follow Up Sick Visit Shadow Health Transcript
Management of Cardiovascular Conditions Patient
Hi, my name is xx and I will interview you and later examine you
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Hi there.
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Can you hear me?
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Yeah, I can hear you clearly.
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Are you in an appropriate environment for a telehealth visit?
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This is a fine place for us to talk.
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Do you understand that this telehealth visit is confidential?
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Yup, I understand that this visit is private and confidential. [AUDIO COMING SOON]
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What brings you here today?
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I’m OK, just here for my regular telehealth follow-up.
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When was your last hospital visit?
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Six months ago I was in the hospital for my heart failure symptoms.
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When were you diagnosed with heart failure?
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I was diagnosed with heart failure . . . two years ago now.
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What symptoms do you currently have? (Clarified to Do you know what symptoms are you experiencing?.)
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I don’t really have any symptoms, just here for my follow-up. I’m doing OK. (Clarified to if I know what my symptoms are.)
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Are you using any medications?
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My regular heart meds are carvedilol, candesartan, spironolactone, and an aspirin. I have some heart meds that I take as needed too — furosemide, a potassium chloride tablets, and nitroglycerin. For my cholesterol I take atorvastatin and some fish oil.
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What are the dosages of your medications?
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We’re going to have to go down the list since I have regular heart medications, as needed heart medications, and cholesterol medications.
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What is the dosage of your heart medications?
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The carvedilol is 12.5 milligrams, the candesartan is 32 milligrams, the spironolactone is 12.5 milligrams, and the aspirin is an 81 mg EC tablet. And then I take some as needed heart failure medications.
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What is the dosage of your cholesterol medications?
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Hm, let’s see. I take the atorvastatin — it’s 40 mg — and the omega-3 fatty acid fish oil, it’s 1000 mg. I take them both everyday.
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What is your medical history?
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That’s a long list, let’s see . . . Well I have heart failure, that’s the big one. And I have coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and I had a heart attack a while back.
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When were you diagnosed with coronary artery disease?
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I was diagnosed with it five years ago, at the time of my heart attack.
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When were you diagnosed with high blood pressure?
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I’ve had high blood pressure for some time now. I was diagnosed at 38 but didn’t try to manage it much. It’s better now though.
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What do you use for your high blood pressure? (Clarified to How do you control your blood pressure?.)
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I’m on a few heart medicines, but the carvedilol is the one for blood pressure. (Clarified to how I control my blood pressure.)
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Any family history pf heart problems?
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Yeah, heart issues run in the family. Mom’s alive, but she has high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Dad passed at 75 from a heart thing, not sure what it was, and he also had high blood pressure . . . oh and he had open heart surgery too.
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What is your diet like? Liam Fitzgerald Telehealth Follow Up Sick Visit Shadow Health Transcript: Management of Cardiovascular Conditions Patient
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Well I’m on a low-sodium diet and I try to follow it. For breakfast I have oatmeal with some berries. Lunch is usually some soup, I try to do homemade ones, or some pasta with grilled chicken and vegetables. I’ll have a salad sometimes. Dinner is some fish or grilled chicken with some more vegetables, and some brown rice. If I want a snack, it’s air popped, no salt popcorn, or an apple with no salt almond butter. It’s not very exciting, but it’s what I need to do.
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Great. healthy diet is good for your health
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OK, thanks.
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Do you exercise?
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Yeah, I exercise regularly. I do tai chi.
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Great. Exercise is good for your health Liam Fitzgerald Telehealth Follow Up Sick Visit Shadow Health Transcript: Management of Cardiovascular Conditions Patient
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Got it. Thanks.
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Any allergies?
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No, I don’t have allergies.
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Are your immunizations current?
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I believe I’m up to date.
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Have you missed any medications? (Clarified to Do you miss doses of your medication?.)
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No. I’m good about taking my medicine. (Clarified to if I miss doses of my medication.)
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Great, it is good to take medications as prescribed
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Gotcha.
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have you ever had a heart attack?
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Yes, I have had a heart attack.
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When did you last have a heart attack?
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My heart attack was five years ago.
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What are the symptoms of your heart attack?
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The main thing I remember was really intense discomfort in my chest.
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Any history of hospitalizations?
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I’ve had a few hospital stays. Five years ago I had a heart attack and they did surgery. Two years ago I had some issues with my heart and went back in and they diagnosed me with heart failure. Six months ago was the most recent time, my heart again. I wasn’t feeling great, but they took care of me and I was OK.
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How have heart problems affected your life? (Clarified to How does your heart failure affect you?.)
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It doesn’t, really — it’s asymptomatic most of the time. (Clarified to how my heart failure affects me.)
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Do you drink?
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Yeah, I drink some.
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How often do you drink?
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I don’t really drink very often these days, just on special occasions. I used to have one or two beers a night, but I had to cut down after my heart attack. I’ll have that non-alcoholic stuff sometimes, it’s not half bad, but I’d just rather stick with the real thing if I’m going to have a drink.
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Too much alcohol consumption is not good for your health
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Alright then. Thanks.
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Do you smoke
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I used to smoke.
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When did you last smoke?
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I quit smoking after my heart attack. I still get cravings though so I use the nicotine gum.
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Great. Smoking is not good for your health
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Ah, I see.
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Have you ever had an EKG test?
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Yeah, when I was hospitalized six months ago for heart failure stuff, they did an EKG and an echocardiogram.
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What is your blood pressure number? (Clarified to Do you know your blood pressure number?.)
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Today it was 155 over 95. A little higher than normal. (Clarified to if I know my blood pressure number.)
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Any weight issues? (Clarified to Have you lost weight?.)
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No, I’ve actually gained some. (Clarified to if I have lost weight.)
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Gaining weight will only worsen your heart problems
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Got it. Thanks.
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How much weight have you gained?
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About four or five pounds.
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Any swelling?
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Yeah, I have some swelling right now.
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Where is the swelling located?
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In my feet and ankles.
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Any chest pain?
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No, my chest hasn’t been hurting.
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Any palpitations?
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I don’t have any palpitations at all.
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What caused our weight gain?
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I don’t know, really.
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Have you been eating more? (Clarified to Is your appetite fine?.)
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My appetite’s been the same, pretty normal. [AUDIO COMING SOON] (Clarified to if my appetite is okay.)
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Do you monitor your heart problems? (Clarified to What heart problems do you have?.) Liam Fitzgerald Telehealth Follow Up Sick Visit Shadow Health Transcript: Management of Cardiovascular Conditions Patient
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I have a little swelling right now, if that counts. If you mean what heart conditions I have — I have coronary artery disease, heart failure, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and I had a heart attack. (Clarified to what heart problems I have.)
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Do you take caffeine?
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I drink decaf.
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How often do you exercise?
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I do tai chi three times a week.
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Any skin problems?
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No, my skin is normal, same as ever.
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Any fatigue?
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I’m feeling OK — not tired.
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What is your occupation?
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I’m retired now, but I worked as a truck driver for the postal service.
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What is your living situation?
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My home environment is good. I live in a one-story house with my daughter Claire, her husband Mark, and my grandson, Callum.
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Any urination issues?
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No issues with going to the bathroom, but I do wake up needing to pee at night.
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Any weakness?
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I’m no Thor, but I can still open pickle jars when needed.
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Any breathing problems?
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I haven’t had any issues with my breathing.
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Are you sexually active?
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Yeah, things are just fine in the bedroom with my lady, Susan.
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move the camera so your ankles are visible on the screen
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Sure, hold on, let me move this thing.
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Inspected left ankle: Edema is present on inspection of bilateral ankles without erythema or streaking
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Inspected right ankle: Edema is present on inspection of bilateral ankles without erythema or streaking Liam Fitzgerald Telehealth Follow Up Sick Visit Shadow Health Transcript: Management of Cardiovascular Conditions Patient
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move the camera so your ankles are visible on the screen, press your finger into the inner boney part of the ankle and hold for 1-2 seconds.
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Sure, hold on, let me move this thing.
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Palpated right ankle: On palpation, there is 1+ pitting edema bilaterally without tenderness or warmth to palpation
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Palpated left ankle: On palpation, there is 1+ pitting edema bilaterally without tenderness or warmth to palpation
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Hello. I am going to educate you about your medications
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Sounds good.
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maintain normal activity level, bur discontinue exercise if you experience chest pain
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That sounds good. I’ll stop exercising and call the cardiologist if I get symptoms.
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Adhere to a fluid volume restriction of 1.5 L per day
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Will do. I am very good about my fluid restrictions.
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Avoid drinking alcohol
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Alright, I’ll lay off the alcohol.
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Avoid drinking caffeinated beverages
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OK, no caffeine, but is decaf fine?
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No
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Sounds good, I’ll be careful even with decaf.
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Eat lean meat, whole grains, and fresh fruits and vegetables and season your food with spices instead of salt
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That’s a smart trick. OK, I’ll do that.
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Ask your provider for a referral to a clinical dietitian
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OK, that’s a good tip.
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Adhere to your low-sodium diet, and pay attention to labels to avoid foods high in sodium
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Sounds good. I’ll avoid those high-sodium foods, but what foods should I look at the labels for again?
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All foods
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Alright, I’ll be careful to read all the labels then.
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After consuming a meal high in sodium, watch for signs and symptoms of a worsening condition and take your diuretic as directed.
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That sounds like a plan . . . but how long should I wait after experiencing symptoms before I take the furosemide and potassium chloride?
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30 minutes
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OK, I’ll watch out for those signs and symptoms carefully.
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Test for swelling by performing a pitting edema test
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I’ll look out for that, then . . . though, how do I know if the swelling is related to my CHF and not something else, like standing for long time?
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Watch out for fatigue
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OK, that’s good to know.
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Look out for signs of fluid overload, like weight gain, fatigue during activity
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I’ll look out for symptoms.
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Go to the hospital if your condition worsens Liam Fitzgerald Telehealth Follow Up Sick Visit Shadow Health Transcript: Management of Cardiovascular Conditions Patient
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I definitely will.
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Follow up with your cardiologist
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I’ll call my cardiologist if that happens.
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Set a reminder for your medications
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Alright. I’ll let my girlfriend and my daughter know . . . but if I take the medication as needed, how will I know if I need a reminder?
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You girlfriend and daughter can remind you to take your medications
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Thanks, those are good suggestions.
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Take furosemide with the potassium chloride to maintain adequate potassium
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I’ll do that, then.
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Take the furosemide with potassium chloride tablet for edema even if you have minor swelling
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I will!
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Beware of symptoms that indicate worsening condition
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Sounds good. I’ll keep an eye out for when to take those meds.
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Thanks for listening, Goodbye
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