A patient with PMH of HTN and DM presents to the ED with chest pain. What is the interpretation of the ECG?
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Submitted by Jared Klein, DO
80 yo M presents to the ED w/ 1 week of intermittent epigastric pain w/ nausea and vomiting.
Read moreSubmitted by Loran Hatch, DO
Last week, we learned the basics on how to perform an ocular ultrasound and what a normal eye looks like on ultrasound. This week, we cover 5 eye pathologies that are easy to diagnose with use of ultrasound.
Read moreSubmitted by Lynn Manganiello, DO
As we learn more about the pathophysiology of COVID-19, alternative treatments are being explored for the severe sequelae of this disease. SARS-CoV-2 enters human cells via the ACE2 receptor, located in many organs, including the heart, vascular endothelium, and alveolar epithelium causing an inflammatory cascade that can lead to ARDS, vasodilatory shock, myocarditis, acute kidney injury and capillary leak. Given the relationship between SARS-CoV-2 and the RAAS, is there a role for angiotensin II in vasodilatory shock caused by COVID-19?
Read moreSubmitted by Amanda Curry, MD
A 30 yo female presents with neck pain and arm weakness
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Submitted by Katie Selman, MD
47 yo M with history of HTN, HLD, morbid obesity presenting via EMS with altered mental status, found to be hypoglycemic with blood glucose in the 30’s prior to arrival.
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Submitted by Aimee Parks, MD
Here is your quick reference guide on how to perform a basic ocular ultrasound. Check in next week for diagnosis of ocular pathologies utilizing ultrasound!
Read moreSubmitted by Lynn Manganiello, DO
