CAN YOU DIAGNOSE THESE TWO 72-YEAR-OLD CVD PATIENTS?
 
Case Report: An elderly man with coronary artery disease and a pacemaker
A 72-year-old man with a history of hypertension, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, anxiety and a pacemaker presents to the emergency department for seven hours of non-radiating chest pain associated with dyspnea. He denies syncope, palpitations, fever, cough or other complaints.
What's your diagnosis?
 
Case Report: A 72-year-old woman with hypertension and palpitations
A 72-year-old female with a history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia and type 2 diabetes presents to the emergency department for three days of intermittent palpitations and shortness of breath. She states that she has had trouble climbing the stairs in home. She denies any chest pain, syncope or near syncope, cough or other complaints.
What's your diagnosis?