1601006140, short case
A 45 year old gentleman,from ramanapet who is a farmer by occupation came to the hospital with the chief complaints of: • Shortness of breath since 1 year. • Swelling of both feet, ankles and legs since 3 months. HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS : Patient was apparently asymptomatic 1 year back then he developed: 1. Shortness of breath • Insidious in onset.. • Duration-1 year. • Gradually progressive(initially grade 2 NYHA, and has gradually progressed to breathlessness at rest-grade 4 NYHA). • Orthopnea since 1month Breathlessness increases on lying down position which was relieved on sitting in upright position. • Associated with paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea. 2.Swelling of both feet, ankles and legs • Insidious in onset. • Duration-3 month • Gradually progressive (started in feet and ankles and progressed to legs upto the level of knees). Aggravated on walking and less on elevating the legs. =~ Other complaints: • Decrease in urine output since 1 month. PAST HISTORY : • H...