Chapter 16

“Please have a seat.” Jane gave him the patient’s file. Her vitals are stable and complaint is— chest pain?

Hindi ba dapat ay sa cardiologist ito nagpunta o nagdiretso na sa hospital instead na ipinagpabukas pa? She was here yesterday asking to be seen pero wala namang nabanggit na masakit ang dibdib nito.

“I’m Dr. Salcedo. Good morning, Ms. Polinar.”

“Good morning, Doc. Parang ang bata mo pa para maging doktor.”

Isang ngiti lang ang isinagot niya sa babae. He is not here for chitchats.

“I read from your file that you’re experiencing chest pain?” Tumango ito. “Is it like a stabbing pain? Dull? Can you describe it for me?”

“Hindi ko maipaliwanag. When I feel stressed, parang may nakadagan sa dibdib ko.”

“People react differently from stress. Some don’t have the appetite to eat. Some eats more than they usually consume. Others experience palpitations. Some with chest pain like yours. Do you have a family history of heart disease?”

“Parang wala naman.”

“Okay. I will listen to your che