[Expert Solution]: A & P 2 – Case Study Heart Palpitations Chief…

A & P 2 – Case Study Heart Palpitations Chief Complaint: 54-year-old white female with palpitations. History of Present Illness: This 54-year-old white female, a computer programmer, presented at her physician’s clinic with recent onset of “heartpounding.” She described the episodes as a feeling of fullness in her neck and a racing heart. The events do not seem to be triggered by stress or physical exertion, and have occurred at all times during the day and night. She estimated that they occur about 10 times a day. The palpitations last about 5 minutes and then subside, and are not associated with chest pain or shortness of breath. In addition to the palpitations, she complained of increasing irritability and difficulty concentrating at work, both of which have become noticeable over the past 12 months. She described herself as having always been “the nervous type,” but over the past year, a tremor in both hands has made it difficult for her to use a keyboard. In addition, she reported loss of weight in the past three months (