Patient case history A 65-year-old man is referred to you by his primary doctor. His medical reports display a history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and coronary artery disease, with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) of the mid-right coronary artery five months ago. In addition, the man reported intermittent exertional dyspnoea for the past week. He has lost follow-up with his prior cardiologist. Before his stent placement, he was a bike enthusiast with brilliant workout stamina but has lately lost curiosity in these activities.
Prior to his PCI, he had similar dyspnoeic symptoms. After undertaking exercise nuclear stress testing and cardiac catheterization, a stent was placed for a 90% lesion in the mid-right coronary artery. Before losing contact with his cardiologist, he had first-rate follow-up and was acquiescent of all the medications prescribed. However, because of his…
