African American Male – age 49
Family history of hypertension
Current smoker 1ppd x 30 pack history
Assessment:
No complaints of headache or chest pain. No edema.
Labs:
Elevated total cholesterol with an LDL of 145
CBC/metabolic panel – normal
BMI = 35
BP = 180/100
Include the following in your discussion post:
1)Your diagnosis (including classification from American Heart Association), 2) pathophysiology of diagnosis, 3) potential complications of diagnosis and 4) treatment options- including patient education