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THE HEART OF THE PROBLEM: FROM HEART ATTACK TO KIDNEY FAILURE
Adapted from Garner and Ree, National Center for Case Study Teaching in Science
Part I – Mrs. Helms came in through the front door of her house with an armful of
groceries. She put the bag down on the kitchen counter and called to her husband.
“Herb, I’m home! Are you ready for lunch?” She didn’t get an answer, so she walked to
the living room and found Mr. Helms lying on the floor. “Herb! Are you okay?” she asked
as she grabbed his shoulder. Mr. Helms responded weakly while clutching his chest. Mrs.
Helms frantically called 911. It only took EMS a few minutes to arrive and the
paramedics transported Mr. Helms to the hospital. Upon admission to the hospital, Mr.
Helms’ vital signs were recorded as follows:



Mr. Helms Normal


Systolic blood pressure (mm Hg) 90 120



Diastolic blood pressure (mm Hg) 52 80



Oral temperature (°F) 98.9 97.8-99.1


Heart rate (beats per minute) 120, irregular 60-80


Respiratory rate 33, labored 12-20


Oxygen saturation (amount of O2 in
89% 95-100%
arterial blood)




Mr. Helms was admitted to the hospital with chest pains and shortness of breath. His
wife was panicked since her 72 year-old husband had a history of heart disease and had
a heart attack two years ago. The admitting physician suspected another heart attack
and ordered an echocardiogram. After examination and an echocardiogram, Dr. Collins
spoke with Mrs. Helms. “I’m very sorry, but your husband has had another heart attack
resulting in valve failure. The heart attack was caused by an occlusion in an artery that

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