Physiologically Speaking

JULY 26, 2024

We talk about the ketogenic diet as a metabolic therapy for type 1 diabetes. Dozens if not hundreds of (albeit observational) studies have linked a short sleep duration to a number of health conditions including type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Welcome to the Physiology Friday newsletter.

Chronic Disease 64

Chronic Disease Physiology Atrial Flutter Atrial Fibrillation 64

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 5, 2024

Written by Willy Frick A 46 year old man with a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus presented to urgent care with complaint of "chest burning." The ECG shows sinus bradycardia but is otherwise normal. He first noticed it while exercising. The documentation does not describe any additional details of the history.

Angina 121

Angina Plaque Document Stent 121

EMS 12-Lead

JUNE 1, 2022

In isolation, however, syncope does not hold significant weight for OMI – as opposed to something like crushing chest discomfort, for example – although stereotypical ACS might become blurry in both the elderly and diabetic populations. This is important because we must rely on the ECG to further elucidate the story when the patient cannot.

Heart Failure 52

Heart Failure Myocardial Infarction Bradycardia Chest Pain 52