Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Written by Pendell Meyers A woman in her 20s with connective tissue disorder and history of aortic root and valve repair presented with palpitations. Here is her triage ECG: What do you think? Atrial flutter with 2:1 conduction. The atrial flutter rate is approximately 200 bpm, with 2:1 AV conduction resulting in ventricular rate almost exactly 100 bpm.

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Atrial Flutter Blog Aortic Dysrhythmia 124

Med Page Today

DECEMBER 24, 2023

(MedPage Today) -- Living with diabetes, Carlton "PeeWee" Gautney Jr. relied on a digital device about the size of a deck of playing cards to pump insulin into his bloodstream. The pump, manufactured by device maker Medtronic, connected plastic.

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Diabetes 122

Heart Sisters

DECEMBER 24, 2023

I had the impression throughout the past year that it's clearly unusual for the British Medical Journal (BMJ) to invite a heart patient (who is not a doctor, a researcher or an academic) to write an Editorial for BMJ Open Heart - but it's just been published!!

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Heart Failure Academic Research 93

HCPLive

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Stacie Bell, PhD, highlights the lasting effects of childhood adversities in patients with pediatric lupus.

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Pediatrics 111

Physiologically Speaking

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Greetings! I wanted to send out a brief email wishing you, friends, and family a happy holiday season! Regardless of which holiday you celebrate - or even if you celebrate - the end of the year is a great time to spend with loved ones, reflect on the previous year, and look forward to the up and coming one. In 2023, Physiologically Speaking grew from just over 1500 subscribers to now over 8,000!

Physiology 52

Physiology 52

HCPLive

DECEMBER 24, 2023

This literature review highlights several of the processes and factors related to the stratum corneum and sensitive, dry, or flaky skin in adults.

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Physiologically Speaking

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Greetings! I wanted to send out a brief email wishing you, friends, and family a happy holiday season! Regardless of which holiday you celebrate - or even if you celebrate - the end of the year is a great time to spend with loved ones, reflect on the previous year, and look forward to the up and coming one. In 2023, Physiologically Speaking grew from just over 1500 subscribers to now over 8,000!

Physiology 52

Physiology 52

ECG Weekly Workout

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Test Yourself

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Pediatrics 99