Patient is a 33-year-old black male who presented to the ER with complaints of malaise and dyspnea. Physical exam showed swelling in the lower legs, and pulmonary edema. Patient has a history of rheumatic heart disease. He had rheumatic fever when he was 10. EKG showed ventricular tachycardia. Echocardiogram showed right ventricular enlargement. A diagnosis of acute rheumatic myocarditis was made. The patient is being admitted for treatment with diuretics, digoxin, and ACE inhibitors.
First-listed diagnosis: ________
Secondary diagnoses: ________
Fill in the blank with correct word.
Question 2
Acute deep vein thrombosis right brachial artery:
Select the correct code for each of the diagnoses:
a. I82.621.
b. I82.401.
c. I82.629.
d. I82.409.
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