ECG Cases

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

In this ECG Cases blog Dr. Jesse MacLaren guides us through 10 cases of patients who present with generalized weakness or acute neurologic symptoms and discusses how to look for ECG signs of dysrhythmias, electrolyte emergencies, acute coronary occlusion, and demand ischemia in patients with generalized weakness and in patients with neurologic symptoms, to consider predisposing factors like LVH; seizure-like activity from cardiac syncope; TIA/CVA embolic sources like atrial fibrillation or LV th

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

A 40 year old with nonspecific symptoms including dizziness. What do you notice about the ECG? There is a very short QT interval. This is often found in hypercalcemia. See Ken Grauer's comments below for detail. Thus, the patient's chemistry was done and revealed ionized hypercalcemia of 6.3 mg/dL (normal 4.4 - 5.2) Followup: he was found to have hyperparathyroidism == MY Comment , by K EN G RAUER, MD ( 9/12 /2023 ): == Today's ECG is remarkable for an uncommon but important finding that we peri

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ECG Cases

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

On this month's EM Quick Hits podcast: Anand Swaminathan on the role of methylene blue in septic shock, Nour Khatib on jaw dislocation reduction techniques, Hans Rosenberg on a phenotypic approach to Crohn's disease emergencies, Gil Yehudaiff on evidence based analgesics in renal colic, Brit Long on the importance of inhaled steroids for asthma, and Andrew Petrosoniak on the "lethal diamond" in polytrauma patients and the current state of hypocalcemia in bleeding trauma patients.

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GEMMS

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Efficiently managing a cardiology practice presents many unique challenges that demand effective solutions. From delivering exceptional patient care and precise diagnostics to managing complex billing and administrative tasks, the importance of efficient systems cannot be overstated. This is where specialized cardiology practice management software steps in, serving as a crucial tool to ensure streamlined operations and exceptional patient care.

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ADN Center of Excellence

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

ADN CoE recently held an exceptional two-day training focused on the latest techniques for treating mitral valve disease. Led by Assoc. Prof. Ismail Ateş and Dr. Zeynettin Kaya; renowned experts in mitral valve interventions, this course offered an amazing opportunity for continued education. The training provided clinicians with a deeper understanding of mitral valve anatomy, function, and disease processes.

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Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology, Volume 3, Issue 6 , November 1, 2023. BackgroundIt is unclear whether all patient subgroups with acute ischemic stroke have benefited from advances in reperfusion therapy. We investigated long‐term trends of reperfusion therapy and outcomes according to the stroke severity.MethodsPatients with acute ischemic stroke registered in the prospective nationwide hospital‐based registry between 2000 and 2020 were examined.

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Science Daily - Heart Disease

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

An advanced CT test can identify individuals with stable angina at a reduced risk of three-year adverse outcomes despite their having a high coronary artery calcium score, according to a new study.

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Circulation: Heart Failure

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Circulation: Heart Failure, Volume 16, Issue 11 , Page e010618, November 1, 2023. BACKGROUND:Obesity and adiposity are associated with an increased risk of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF); yet, specific underlying mechanisms remain unclear. We sought to examine the association of obesity-related biomarkers including adipokines (leptin, resistin, adiponectin), inflammatory markers (CRP [C-reactive protein], IL-6 [interleukin-6]), and insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) with HFpEF

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Science Daily - Heart Disease

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

New method can predict risks of cardiovascular disease, mortality in sleep apnea patients.

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Circulation: Heart Failure

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Circulation: Heart Failure, Ahead of Print.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

An elevated Lp(a) is the most common genetic cholesterol disorder impacting 10-20% of the population. It is easily tested for with a simple blood test, but unfortunately, this is rarely done. Everyone should have an Lp(a) blood test at least once, but this is an absolutely must-do test if you have an early family history of heart disease. Subscribe now The defect is not actually with the cholesterol transported in the lipoprotein particle but with alterations to a protein tail and its configurat

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