20-something with huge verapamil overdose and cardiogenic shock
A 20-something presented after a huge verapamil overdose in cardiogenic shock. He had been seen at an outside institution and been…
A man in his early 40s with chest pain a “normal ECG” by computer algorithm. Should we avoid interrupting a physician to interpret his ECG?
Written by Pendell Meyers A man in his early 40s experienced acute onset chest pain. The chest pain started about 24 hours ago, but there was…
An elderly patient with syncope, dyspnea, and weakness, but no Chest Pain, and mild hyperkalemia
An elderly patient had a fall from probable syncope, and could not get up. He complained of weakness and shortness of breath, but no…
45 yo with jaw pain radiating to left shoulder for 6 hours
This case was provided by Steven Souchtchenko, a recent graduate of our Hennepin Healthcare EM/IM residency (i.e., a former trainee of mine).…
A man in his late 30s with acute chest pain and ST elevation
Sent by Dan Singer MD, written by Meyers, edits by Smith A man in his late 30s presented with acute chest pain and normal vitals except…
What is this strange looking ECG in a young woman?
I was reading EKGs on the system and saw this one, with no other information. What was my interpretation of these apparently abnormal…
A 30-something woman with intermittent CP, a HEART score of 2 and a Negative CT Coronary Angiogram on the same day
This was sent by a colleague. A 34 yo woman with a history of HTN, h/o SVT s/p ablation 2006, and 5 months post-partum presented with…
A man in his 70s with acute chest pain and paced rhythm.
Sent by Pete McKenna M.D. Edits by Meyers and Smith A man in his 70s with PMH of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, type 2 diabetes,…