NR507 Advanced Pathophysiology Week3 Case Study: A.C., Is a61-year old male with complaints of shortness of breath Latest 2022.

NR507 Advanced Pathophysiology Week3 Case Study: A.C., Is a61-year old male with complaints of shortness of breath Latest 2022. Chief Complaint A.C., is a 61-year old male with complaints of shortness of breath. History of Present Illness A.C. was seen in the emergency room 1 week ago for an acute onset of mid-sternal chest pain. The event was preceded with complaints of fatigue and increasing dyspnea for 3 months, for which he did not seek care. He was evaluated by cardiology and underwent a successful and uneventful angioplasty prior to discharge. Despite the intervention, the shortness of breath has not improved. Since starting cardiac rehabilitation, he feels that his breathlessness is worse. The cardiologist has requested that you, his primary care provider, evaluate him for further work-up. Prior to today, his last visit with your practice was 3 years ago when he was seen for acute bronchitis and smoking cessation counseling. Pathophysiology & Clinical Findings of the Disease 1. Are the spirometry results consistent with obstructive or restrictive pulmonary disease? What is the most likely pulmonary diagnosis for this patient? The spirometry results are consistent with obstructive pulmonary disease since the patients forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) is decreased as seen in obstructive pulmonary disease, the normal range is >80%. Also the patient’s FEV1/FVC ratio is less than 70% at a pre-bronchodilator prediction of 69% and a post-bronchodilator prediction of 64%. The TLC is 125 and the qualifications for Obstructive pulmonary disease has a TLC range that is considered normal at >120% (Van Dijk, W., Tan, W., Li, P., Guo, B., Li, S., Benedetti, A., & Bourbeau, J., 2015). The most likely pulmonary diagnosis for this patient is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. 2. Explain the pathophysiology associated with the chosen pulmonary disease.