Mild shortness of breath requiring her to use three pillows

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Sarah Roberts, age 56 years old, presents to the emergency department with a history of three weeks fatigue, mild shortness of breath requiring her to use three pillows at night, and dizziness with less-than normal activity. Mrs. Roberts states she saw her healthcare provider over two years ago, which she was diagnosed with high cholesterol. Her family medical history is unknown as she was adopted. She is currently prescribed Simvastatin 20 mg PO Daily and is taking over-the-counter ASA 81 mg PO daily and Fish Oil 1000 mg PO 2 tabs daily.

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