Aortic Dissection In Marfan Syndrome: A Case Study

The Insured stated based upon her symptoms of aortic dissection of having, sudden, constant chest pain and upper back pain, sometimes described as a “ripping” or “tearing” in her chest. She said the pain is caused by moving from one place to another coupled with the pain to her right hand and the left hip; she is feeling that these medical conditions are preventing her from living a normal life at home. This, in turn, is preventing her from returning to work, after her conditions began in March 2010, even though no physician has imposed or placed her off from work. She feels that primary barrier preventing her from returning to work is her overall condition of having been diagnosed with AVM Type A Aortic Dissection in Marfan Syndrome. She seems her overall medical condition cognitively has affected her short-term memory where she is unable to focus and remember dates and times. …show more content…
She could only stand or walk for 20 minutes, without having to sit and rest. The Insured stated she cannot drive, due to her stress which she is undergoing and cannot handle the Los Angeles traffic and its congested freeways. She said if she had to drive it would take her about ten minutes to get out of her car. As for the specific parts of the job, she can be able to conduct sales over the phone on an intercom speaker. However, for the activities that she is unable to perform would be walking, standing, bending, stooping, squatting, carrying, lifting, twisting (waist) and reaching above head and the subtle use and manipulation required by his hands and fingers. She is unable to drive herself to work. She cannot operate a vehicle, as it requires the use of her arms to control the steering wheel and use of legs for acceleration and