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Table of Contents

Overview
History of Present Illness
Past Medical History
Physical Exam
References

Authors:

Louise Whitener, RN, PhD(c),

B. J. Rodeman, RN, CS, M-SCNS,

Coleen Kivlahan, MD, MSPH

School of Medicine, University of Missouri-Columbia
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Congestive Heart Failure

Louise Whitener, RN, PhD(c)
B. J. Rodeman, RN, CS, M-SCNS
Coleen Kivlahan, MD, MSHP

Overview

A patient presents with shortness of breath, swelling in the ankles, and a history of myocardial infarction and coronary artery bypass.

This case is appropriate for medical students.

Next: History of Present Illness

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