Racing Heart, Chest Pain in a 65-year-old Man
VIDEO: Palpitations persist in ED; no history of cardiac issues. Incident is first of its kind for this patient. Watch the interview.
Patient presents with "racing heart," weakness, mild chest pain. No history of similiar symptoms or of stroke, other cardiac issues. Denies ETOH, tobacco use. PMH: HTN; hyperlipidemia; chronic back pain. Current meds: lisinopril; hydrocodone/acetaminophen; simvastatin. Vitals: HR: 98 bpm, RR: 20, BP: 175/86; SpOâ: 98%.
Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
FDA Proposed Rule Would Limit Nicotine Content in Cigarettes, Cigars, Other Combusted Products
January 16th 2025The agency estimates that limiting nicotine levels could lead to 1.8 million fewer tobacco-related deaths by 2060 and health care savings of $1.1 trillion a year over the next 40 years.
