Table 3.
Cardiovascular History | Yes | No | Comment |
Personal history | |||
Congenital or acquired cardiac disease | ☐ | ☐ | |
Coronary artery disease | ☐ | ☐ | |
Chest pain | ☐ | ☐ | |
Palpitations | ☐ | ☐ | |
Shortness of breath | ☐ | ☐ | |
Dizziness | ☐ | ☐ | |
Syncope | ☐ | ☐ | |
Family history (< 30 years of age) | |||
History of early myocardial infarction | ☐ | ☐ | |
History of cardiac death | ☐ | ☐ | |
History of significant arrhythmias | ☐ | ☐ | |
History of long QT syndrome | ☐ | ☐ | |
Objective | |||
Baseline (off medication) blood pressure and heart rate within normal limits | ☐ | ☐ |
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If positive on an item, recommend referral to primary care physician or cardiology for further assessment prior to initiating medication.