Chest Pain in a 62-yr-old Man

Past Medical History

  • Medical history: Hypertension, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

  • Surgical history: Left inguinal hernia repair at age 50.

  • Medications: Chlorthalidone 25 mg once/day, lisinopril 10 mg once/day, omeprazole 20 mg prn, sildenafil prn.

  • Allergies: No known drug allergies.

  • Family history: Father had myocardial infarction (MI) at age 43. Mother has hypertension and type 2 diabetes. No family history of sudden cardiac death.

  • Social history: Patient is married and works as an accountant. He does not participate in any formal exercise routine. Patient has smoked cigarettes for 25 yr; currently, he smokes 1 pack/day. He drinks 4 to 5 beers/wk. No illicit drug use.