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ECG Blog #426 — Are STEMI Criteria Met?

Ken Grauer, MD

The ECG in Figure-1 — was obtained from a 70-ish year old man with episodic CP ( C hest P ain ) over the previous 2-3 days , being awakened from sleep now for a more severe CP episode. QUESTIONS: In view of this history — How would YOU interpret this ECG? Should you activate the cath lab? Figure-1: The initial ECG in today's case. MY Initial Thoughts on Today's CASE: Although it is difficult from the brief history we are given, to determine the true onset of whatever might be happening — the pat

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Patrick Hemming, MD: Using the Mental Health Care Model for Depression in Primary Care

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This interview at ACP 2024 featured a discussion with Hemming on the Mental Health Care Model (MHCM) and addressing depression in primary care settings.

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L-type and T-type Calcium Channels

All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

Calcium channels in the heart muscle are of two types: L-type (ICa-L) and T-type (ICa-T). Both these are voltage gated calcium channels. L-type channels are involved in the myocardial contraction while T-type channels are involved in impulse generation and conduction. The calcium channels are located in the plasma membrane and are protein complexes that are voltage gated to regulate entry of calcium ions into the cell.

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Elizabeth Cerceo, MD, on How to Address Health Care’s Impact on Climate Change

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Cerceo discusses key topics from her session at the ACP Internal Medicine meeting about health care providers’ role in discussing climate-related health with their patients

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David Berg, MD, MPH: Evaluation, Management of Acute Coronary Syndrome

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Berg discusses takeaways from his session at the 2024 ACP Internal Medicine meeting, including considerations for the diagnosis and management of acute coronary syndrome.

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Dermatology Skills for Internal Medicine Physicians with Roy Colven, MD

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This presentation at ACP Internal Medicine 2024 covered key skills Colven believes internists should know for identification of dermatologic conditions.

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Approaches to Promote Health Behavior Change and Smoking Cessation, with Hasmeena Kathuria, MD

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In this Q&A, Kathuria explains the current state of smoking cessation programs and how health care providers can help patients combat their tobacco dependence.

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Dual-Tasking: Spotlighting the Impacts on Individuals with Dementia

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This data presented at ACP Internal Medicine 2024 highlights several important findings on older adults, dementia, dual-tasking, and cognitive decline.

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Pre-Visit Planning Could Significantly Improve Pneumococcal Vaccination Rates

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A study presented at ACP 2024 shows benefit with preparing to offer pneumococcal vaccination to incoming patients in an ambulatory setting.

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