Journal Feed Weekly Wrap-Up
Journal Feed Wrap-Up is all cardiology this week: myocarditis, modified Sgarbossa criteria for ventricular paced rhythms, and guidelines for patients with recurrent chest pain.
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ECG Pointers: Myocarditis and QRS fragmentation
What is QRS fragmentation, and what does it mean?
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Medical Malpractice Insights: Chest tightness and cough – EKG, CXR, or both?
Last month’s case was an example of a missed MI due to anchoring bias based on the patient’s prior history of pulmonary fibrosis. In this month’s brief summary, we are reminded that myocarditis is another cause of chest pain that must be considered, especially in younger patients.
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Journal Feed Weekly Wrap-Up
Clay Smith from Journal Feed covers myocarditis, midlines, and Wellen’s Syndrome in this week’s wrap-up!
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PEM Playbook – The Fussy Infant
A Social Visit or Your Most Dangerous Presentation Tonight?
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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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EM@3AM: Myocarditis
A 18-year-old male presents with chest pain and shortness of breath for several days. Approximately one week prior he was suffering from myalgia, congestion, sore throat, and fever and was diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection. Today his vitals are HR 132, RR 28, BP 92/48, T 37.8 C, and Sats 95% on RA. What should you consider, and what are your next steps?
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Medical Malpractice Insights: Bronchitis or myocarditis? A fatal difference
Isn’t it just another upper respiratory infection? When should you consider myocarditis in the patient with URI symptoms?
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