Leg edema has a wide differential, but what tests are necessary in the ED? This post seeks answers to this question and more.
The patient with bilateral leg edema: what tests are warranted? Read More »
Heart failure is a common condition managed in the ED. The primary cause of heart failure is related to ischemic heart disease, but many other conditions can lead to heart failure. Patients can present in several ways. This post investigates the ED evaluation and management of patients with different types of heart failure.
ED Management of Heart Failure: Pearls and Pitfalls Read More »
“Dyspnea / tachypnea in conjunction with abdominal pain (hepatomegaly) warrants consideration of acute heart failure as much as the kid presenting in overt shock”
Sean M. Fox, MD (from the great pedemmorsels.com) discusses signs, symptoms, and mimics of heart failure in children.
Subtle Signs of Pediatric Heart Failure Read More »
