Case 1:

JF is a 42-year old previously healthy farmer who presented with sudden onset central chest pain of one hour duration to the ED. The pain is associated with sweating and radiates to the left arm and jaw. The area of discomfort is about the size of the fist.

Ragavendra R. Baliga, M.D
Assistant Professor
Division of Cardiology
University Of Michigan

 

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This patient can safely return to prior activities.

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The majority of patients who remain asymptomatic after an uncomplicated acute MI can very likely return to prior activities safely within 2 weeks, although few data are available to guide this recommendation. In patients who desire to return to physically demanding activities early, the safety of activity can be determined by comparing performance on a graded exercise test with the MET level required for the desired activity.

The physician should provide explicit advice about when to return to previous levels of physical activity, sexual activity, and employment. Daily walking can be encouraged immediately.

 
 
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