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Ultrasound G.E.L. – E/e’ for Acute Heart Failure

Point of care ultrasound protocols for acute heart failure are a dime a dozen these days - for good reason. Ultrasound has made this diagnosis way easier in the acute care setting. The question now is who can come up with the best protocol - something easy, accurate, and fast. These authors put their spin on the traditional heart and lungs protocol by including a measurement of the left atrial pressure. How does it hold up?

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EM@3AM: Atrial Flutter

A 70-year-old male with diabetes, coronary artery disease, and one-vessel CABG presents with palpitations and angina for one day. He is in no acute distress. His vital signs include BP 148/96, HR 150, RR 18, SpO2 96%, and T 37.2C. His EKG reveals atrial flutter.