History taking in cardiovascular disorders
Presenting symptoms in chronological order include- Dyspnoea
- Palpitation
- Chest pain
- Cyanosis
- Edema
- Syncopal attack
- Cough and hemoptysis
- Fatigue.
History of Presenting complaint- Detailing of each symptom
History of past illness- Enquire about the presence of Diabetes mellitus, Dyslipidemia Hypertension etc.
- Rheumatic fever
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Other illness.
Family history- Hypertension
- CAD
- Diabetes mellitus
- Obesity
- Rheumatic and congenital heart disease
- Dyslipidemia.
Personal history- Alcoholism
- Smoking
- Occupation
- Exercise
- Diet
Treatment history- Drugs fo - CAD.hypertension,
- Diabetes mellitus dyslipidemia.
