Pneumonia, hypotension, and large RV on bedside ultrasound. How to avoid the right sided death spiral?
This was sent by a former resident, who is now a junior attending. A patient presented in with clinical pneumonia and hypoxia, with…
Acute pulmonary edema. Why?
This is a 3rd case written by Dr. Ahmed Marai, who just graduated from Medical School in Iraq. A 65-year-old male presented to the ED at 5:50…
50 something male with acute chest pain
Written by Magnus Nossen . This ECG is from a man in his early 50s with a history of bilateral pulmonary embolism who presented with acute…
Is this OMI, Subendocardial ischemia, LVH, or some combination?
Written by Magnus Nossen. An ECG was obtained from an elderly male nursing home resident who was referred to the emergency department because…
Increasing ST Elevation. MI ruled out. Must be pericarditis, right?
Case Presentation by Willy Frick Smith: This case reminds me of this case: 31 Year Old Male with RUQ Pain and a History of Pericarditis.…
Trending troponins never helps. It only means that you are watching the myocardium die.
As you read this, remember that the PMCardio Queen of Hearts AI ECG Model is now FDA approved. Your patient need not sit around any more with…
Even if you are not impressed, use the Queen of Hearts. She may surprise you. Though this one really shouldn’t be a surprise.
This case was sent by a former resident. This middle aged woman with history of coronary disease and CABG presented with Chest pain: What do…
50-year old with chest pain: serial ECG ‘STEMI negative’, but does the patient have Occlusion MI?
Case submitted and written by Dr. Mazen El-Baba, with edits from Dr Jesse McLaren As you read this, remember that the PMCardio Queen of Hearts…
Do you understand this pattern? What happens next?
Written by Pendell Meyers. A man in his 40s called EMS for acute “back pain” that started when he “stood up.” A BLS…
A Post-ROSC Patient with an unusual ECG Pattern!
Written by Magnus Nossen. A 52-year-old man was found by EMS in severe distress, diaphoretic and confused. Moments later he collapsed and was…