pt presents to the emergency department with worsening shortness of breath for last ___.
Patient has worsening orthopnea and lower extremity swelling.
This presentation is consistent with prior heart failure exacerbations.
Denies chest pain at this time. Denies palpitations, diaphoresis.
No recent sick contacts. Denies fever, N/V/D.
Denies any recent immobility, surgery, unilateral leg swelling, or prior PE.