Why does he become short of breath on exertion

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Case study:

George Callahan, a 74-year-old male, is admitted to the cardiac ward with atrial fibrillation (AF).

This is a new presentation for George, and he and his wife have many questions about the disease and its impacts.

George states he becomes short of breath on exertion (SOBOE) and begins to feel dizzy which is the biggest concern for him at the moment.

Past History: Hypertension, GORD

Allergies: None known

Current observations: Pulse - 115 bpm, irregular; BP - 100/55, Resp Rate - 14 bpm, Oxygen saturation - 96% RA, Temperature: 36.8.

Why does he become short of breath on exertion?

Reference no: EM133725697

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