ECG Pointers: Ashman’s Phenomenon
What is Ashman’s Phenomenon?
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Cardiology
ECG Pointers: Recurrent and Refractory Torsades de Pointes
ECG Pointers returns with Torsades.
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ECG Pointers: STEMI Equivalents from the American College of Cardiology
ECG Pointers returns with STEMI equivalents from the American College of Cardiology.
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EM@3AM: Brugada Syndrome
A 36-year-old female presents to the ED after experiencing an episode of sudden syncope. The patient has no significant past medical history, and reports that she was walking to the end of her driveway to retrieve her mail when she suddenly collapsed to the ground. She recalls waking up on her driveway with concerned neighbors gathered around her. The patient states that this has never happened before. On arrival, she is stable and well-appearing. Exam is normal. ECG demonstrates coved ST segment elevation >2mm in V1-V3 followed by a negative T wave. What is the diagnosis?
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The EM Educator Series: Cardiogenic Shock – Don’t be shock’ed, it’s not sepsis
This week the EM educator series looks at the challenging case of cardiogenic shock.
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Visual Wednesdays: Aortic Stenosis
Visual Wednesdays from Walid Malki is back with aortic stenosis!
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EM@3AM: Aortic Stenosis
An 83-year-old female presents to the ED with dyspnea at rest following a syncopal episode. Patient reports she was out for a walk with her husband when she began to feel lightheaded, short of breath, and then fainted. Triage vitals include BP 88/50, HR 115, RR 24, O2 98%. ECG is without signs of acute ischemia. On exam, the patient appears slightly tachypneic, with rales noted at bilateral lungs. There is a systolic murmur along with 2+ pitting edema at the lower extremities. Cardiac POCUS shows grossly decreased left ventricular EF with a hyperechoic structure at the aortic valve. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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The EM Educator Series: Heart Failure and Flash Pulmonary Edema
The EM Educator returns with a look at heart failure and flash pulmonary edema!
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52 in 52 – #25: Association of Rivaroxaban vs. Apixaban With Major Ischemic or Hemorrhagic Events in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation
The 52 in 52 series returns with #25,w which looks at risk of major ischemic or hemorrhagic event with rivaroxaban versus apixaban.
Journal Feed Weekly Wrap-Up
Journal Feed rings in the new year with CT for SAH, calcium for PEA, and oxygenation targets in critical care.
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