Case presentation A 63-year-old man presented to a healthcare facility for a regular wellness checkup. History The patient had a history of hypertension and diabetes mellitus. His medications included metformin and captopril. However, he often missed his medications but mentioned that despite doing so, he felt fine.
Investigations His vital findings were as follows: Blood pressure – 170/110 mmHg Pulse – 83/min Temperature - 98°F Other investigations revealed the following: Blood sugar level – 230 mg/dL Laboratory investigations – unremarkable Echocardiography – Deviation from normal left ventricular wall thickness The patient received counseling on the importance of adherence to the medication schedule. *This case is from Docplexus Editorial Team and for an educative purpose only. To know the correct answer click here .
