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, Patient Information
Name: Susan M. Jones
Age: 60 years
Gender: Female
Chief Complaint: Shortness of breath (dyspnea) for two
weeks
Setting: Primary care clinic
Case OverviewThis case focuses on the systematic evaluation of
a 60-year-old female presenting with dyspnea, a common but
potentially serious symptom. The goal is to guide learners
through a structured clinical approach, including obtaining a
detailed history, performing a targeted physical exam,
formulating a differential diagnosis, ordering appropriate
diagnostic tests, and developing an evidence-based management
, Patient Information
Name: Susan M. Jones
Age: 60 years
Gender: Female
Chief Complaint: Shortness of breath (dyspnea) for two
weeks
Setting: Primary care clinic
Case OverviewThis case focuses on the systematic evaluation of
a 60-year-old female presenting with dyspnea, a common but
potentially serious symptom. The goal is to guide learners
through a structured clinical approach, including obtaining a
detailed history, performing a targeted physical exam,
formulating a differential diagnosis, ordering appropriate
diagnostic tests, and developing an evidence-based management
