Briefing — read this before starting. The transcript will appear here once the consultation begins.
Doctor Notes
Patient Information
Name: Brenda Kearsley
Age: 74 years
Gender: Female
Reason for Appointment
Planned review: Brenda Kearsley, 74 — heart failure diagnosed 4 months ago after an admission. Clinic letter asks the GP to continue increasing her heart medicines.
Medical History
Past Medical History
- Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction
- Hypertension
Drug History
- Ramipril 2.5 mg once daily
- Bisoprolol 2.5 mg once daily
- Furosemide 20 mg once daily
Recent checks
Healthcare assistant check this morning: BP 138/84, pulse 76 and regular. U&Es last month: normal. Weight steady. Echocardiogram (hospital): reduced ejection fraction.