Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of cardiac vitias (heart valve defects).
Family history
- Are there any conditions in your family that are common?
- Are there any hereditary diseases in your family?
Social history
- What is your profession?
- Are you exposed to harmful working substances in your profession?
- Is there any evidence of psychosocial stress or strain due to your family situation?
Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).
- What complaints have you noticed?
- Do you suffer from reduced performance?
- Have you noticed any cyanosis (blue discoloration)?
- Do you have shortness of breath* ?
- Do you suffer from fatigue?
- Have you noticed any cardiac arrhythmias (irregular pulse)?
- How long have these changes been present?
- When do the complaints occur? During heavy exertion, during light exertion or at rest?
Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis.
- Are you overweight? Please tell us your body weight (in kg) and height (in cm).
- Do you smoke? If so, how many cigarettes, cigars or pipes per day?
- Do you drink alcohol more often? If yes, what drink(s) and how many glasses of it per day?
- Do you use drugs? If yes, which drugs and how often per day or per week?
Self history incl. medication history.
- Pre-existing conditions (cardiovascular disease, infections).
- Operations
- Allergies
* If this question has been answered with “Yes”, an immediate visit to the doctor is required! (Information without guarantee)
