Assess if the patient have shortness of breath or dyspnea. Does it occur when lying down and is relieved by sitting up.
Cardiac diseases is the most common problem in both men and women. It should be thoroughly examined beforehand in order to discover or cure any possible problems. As a result, a thorough examination is required.
Subjective findings allows the physician to gather or review concerning symptoms of the patients
Chest pain: assess the location when does it happen? Describe the type, intensity and duration, does the pain radiate anywhere?, with or without exertion, and any associated symptoms. If there is alleviating or aggregating factors.
Palpation: Examine whether the heart is skipping, racing, fluttering, beating, or stopping.
Assess if the patient have shortness of breath or dyspnea. Does it occur when lying down and is relieved by sitting up.
Assess whether swelling or edema is much worse in morning or evening, or whether it resolves with elevation.
ask the patient for potential risk such as personal or family history of hypertension, smoking status, diet, alcohol or use of drugs and physical activity