CLINICAL EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT
OF SHORTNESS OF BREATH IN A 60-YEAR-
OLD FEMALE: AN I-HUMAN CASE STUDY
APPROACH (CLAS 6550)
• Age: 60 years
• Gender: Female
• Ethnicity: African
• Occupation: Retired teacher
• Height: 165 cm
• Weight: 78 kg
• BMI: 28.7 (Overweight)
, 1. Case Overview & Problem Statement
A 60-year-old female presents with progressive shortness of breath over the past
two weeks. The condition has worsened from exertional dyspnea to difficulty
breathing at rest. Associated symptoms include fatigue, mild chest tightness,
and occasional cough. The clinical objective is to determine the underlying
cause of dyspnea, stabilize the patient, and initiate appropriate management
while ruling out life-threatening conditions such as heart failure, pulmonary
embolism, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
2. Patient Demographics & Vitals
• Age: 60 years
• Gender: Female
• Ethnicity: African
• Occupation: Retired teacher
• Height: 165 cm
• Weight: 78 kg
• BMI: 28.7 (Overweight)
Vital Signs:
• Temperature: 37.2°C
• Blood Pressure: 150/90 mmHg
• Heart Rate: 104 bpm (tachycardic)
• Respiratory Rate: 24 breaths/min (tachypneic)
OF SHORTNESS OF BREATH IN A 60-YEAR-
OLD FEMALE: AN I-HUMAN CASE STUDY
APPROACH (CLAS 6550)
• Age: 60 years
• Gender: Female
• Ethnicity: African
• Occupation: Retired teacher
• Height: 165 cm
• Weight: 78 kg
• BMI: 28.7 (Overweight)
, 1. Case Overview & Problem Statement
A 60-year-old female presents with progressive shortness of breath over the past
two weeks. The condition has worsened from exertional dyspnea to difficulty
breathing at rest. Associated symptoms include fatigue, mild chest tightness,
and occasional cough. The clinical objective is to determine the underlying
cause of dyspnea, stabilize the patient, and initiate appropriate management
while ruling out life-threatening conditions such as heart failure, pulmonary
embolism, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
2. Patient Demographics & Vitals
• Age: 60 years
• Gender: Female
• Ethnicity: African
• Occupation: Retired teacher
• Height: 165 cm
• Weight: 78 kg
• BMI: 28.7 (Overweight)
Vital Signs:
• Temperature: 37.2°C
• Blood Pressure: 150/90 mmHg
• Heart Rate: 104 bpm (tachycardic)
• Respiratory Rate: 24 breaths/min (tachypneic)
