ELIAS LEON CASE STUDY AGE: 57 YEARS OLD HEIGHT: 5'9" (175 CM) WEIGHT: 195.0 LBS (88.6 KG) REASON FOR ENCOUNTER: HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE LOCATION: OUTPATIENT CLINIC WITH X-RAY, ECG, AND
LABORATORY CAPABILITIES
Case Study: Management of High Blood Pressure in Elias Leon
Patient Information
• Name: Elias Leon
• Age: 57
• Gender: Male
• Height: 5’9” (175 cm)
• Weight: 195.0 lbs (88.6 kg)
• BMI: 28.9 kg/m² (overweight)
• Marital Status: Married
• Occupation: Office Manager
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• Location: Outpatient Clinic with X-ray, ECG, and Laboratory
Capabilities
Chief Complaint
Elias Leon presents for evaluation and management of high blood pressure,
noted during a routine health check-up at work.
History of Present Illness
• Duration: High blood pressure noted for the past 3 months
• Symptoms: No associated symptoms such as headache,
dizziness, chest pain, shortness of breath, or palpitations
• Monitoring: Blood pressure readings at home average around
150/90 mmHg
• Lifestyle: Sedentary, reports high-stress levels at work, diet
includes high salt intake, minimal physical activity