Cardiovascular assessment

History:
• Allergies
• Smoking history
• Medication
• Pain
• Dyspnea
• Fatigue
• Palpitation
• Dizziness
• Weight gain
Physical Assessment:
• Vital signs
• Heart rhythm
• Edema
• Jugular vein distention
• Breath sounds
• Cough, sputum
Rationale
• Pain: WHAT’S UP? Format: where is pain.
• Level of Consciousness (LOC) What is your name.
• Dyspnea: are you short of breath.
• Palpitation: are you having palpitation or irregular
heart beat.
• Fatigue: Have you noticed a change in your energy
level.
• Edema: Have you have any swelling in your legs,
feet, or hands.
• Paresthesia/Paraiysis: Can you move your extremity.
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