Question

Frank, age 62 years, has the primary complaint of sudden-onset dyspnea and a racing heart. He has a history of atherosclerosis and hyperlipidemia. Frank led a sedentary lifestyle and reports almost no regular physical activity. A V-Q scan reveals decreased, localized perfusion. What disorder does Frank have

Answer 1

Answer: Pulmonary embolism

Step-by-step explanation: Pulmonary embolism is the restriction of the pulmonary arteries of the lungs in the body. It usually occurs in the body due to the blood clotting that can happen while blood clot travelling from lungs to other body parts.

Frank is also experiencing the problem of pulmonary embolism because he has been experiencing decrease in passing of fluid in the circulatory system of body and also had the history of hyperlipidemia as well as atherosclerosis