ECG Pointers: Mitral Annular Disjunction
Lloyd Tannenbaum covers a subset of mitral valve prolapse (MVP) that puts patients at high risk for arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death.
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EM@3AM: Suppurative Labyrinthitis
A 58-year-old male presents with 1 day of severe vertigo associated with nausea and vomiting, tinnitus, and sudden-onset hearing loss. He reports several days of left-sided ear pain and discharge from his left ear. Vital signs reveal T 38.9C, HR 120, BP 138/96, RR 18, SpO2 99% on room air. He is ill-appearing with an HEENT exam notable for an inflamed left external auditory canal with purulent drainage and an erythematous tympanic membrane with evidence of perforation. He has left-sided hearing loss, left-beating horizontal nystagmus, and a mildly unsteady gait. He has leukocytosis with bandemia. CT head shows no acute intra-cranial process. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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Journal Feed Weekly Wrap-Up
Journal Feed covers compression location, DOACs versus warfarin for AFib, and modified valsalva in pediatric SVT.
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ECG Pointers: When should you cardiovert atrial fibrillation?
When should you electrically cardiovert the patient with atrial fibrillation and rapid ventricular response?
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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 137: Acute Mastoiditis
We cover acute mastoiditis in today\’s podcast.
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ECG Pointers: CALS versus ACLS
What is Cardiac Advanced Life Support, and what does it entail?
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Policy Statement: NSTI Survival Guide
The Global Alliance for Infections in Surgery published a position statement comprised of recommendations for evaluation and management of necrotizing soft tissue infections. We summarize the key takeaways.
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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 136: Ectopic Pregnancy Myths Part 2
We’re back with myths and misconceptions in ectopic pregnancy testing, focusing on urine and serum β-hCG and ultrasound.
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Journal Feed Weekly Wrap-Up
Journal Feed covers resuscitation before intubation, insulin for hyperkalemia, and the PENG block.
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2026 Guideline: Evaluation and Management of Acute PE
The AHA/ACC/ACCP/ACEP/CHEST/SCAI/SHM/SIR/SVM/SVN published a de novo guideline providing recommendations for evaluation, management, and follow-up of adults patients with PE. This post summarizes these new guidelines.
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