ECG Pointers: Syncope and Brugada Syndrome
What’s one of the most important components of the evaluation for syncope? The ECG!
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Cardiology
ECG Pointers: Intracranial Hemorrhage
A patient presents with intracerebral hemorrhage but demonstrates an ECG with deep T wave inversions and QT prolongation. What could be going on?
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Sodium Bicarbonate Therapy Does Not Work in Cardiac Arrest
What’s the evidence behind sodium bicarbonate in cardiac arrest? Is it effective? You may be surprised once you look into the literature…
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ALCAPA – Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery
Now let us take a moment to ponder the issues that can arise when an artery finds its origin incorrectly in an adjacent structure – Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery (ALCAPA).
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Myocarditis in Adults: ED Presentations, Evaluation, and Management
Adult myocarditis… This condition can be difficult to diagnose and manage. Read on for pearls and pitfalls for evaluating and treating myocarditis.
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ECG Pointers: Ventricular Tachycardia
Sometimes ventricular tachycardia isn’t that easy to diagnose on ECG… Are there any clues that can help?
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R.E.B.E.L. EM – Pacemaker Basics
Have you ever been confused by the alphabet soup of pacemakers? This post will serve as a pacemaker basics reference.
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EM in 5: Approach to Chest Pain
This week for EM in 5 Anna brings you the approach to chest pain.
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EM Educator Series: Challenging Diagnosis of Cardiogenic Shock
This week’s EM Educator evaluates the challenging and anxiety-provoking diagnosis of cardiogenic shock.
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Low Risk Syncope – Pearls and Pitfalls
How do you evaluate the patient with syncope? Do we need a head CT? Are orthostatic vital signs useful? This post investigates what we do in the ED.
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