Tom is a 48 year old male, presenting with substernal crushing chest pain. He has swelling to his feet and ankles, and shortness of breath on exertion. 1. It is likely that Tom’s symptoms are being...

Tom is a 48 year old male, presenting with substernal crushing chest pain. He has swelling to his feet and ankles, and shortness of breath on exertion.
1.    It is likely that Tom’s symptoms are being caused by problems with which body system?
2. Explain the likely pathophysiology of Tom’s chest pain and the swelling to his feet and ankles.
3.    In planning services for Tom you note that organizational requirements state that any client admitted with chest pain requires the following procedures:
•    Electrocardiogram (ECG)
•    Chest x-ray
•    Blood screening for cardiac enzyme biomarkers
(a)    Explain the purpose of one (1) of the above tests.
(b)    Tom’s ECG shows ST segment depression. Would you consider this to be normal or abnormal? Justify your answer.


4.    Identify two (2) health professionals and the services they would provide for this clients condition.