Hello Blog nation! Please enjoy this month’s EKG blog post! Also, seniors, please see below for a hint, just for you ;). Here is the case: 58 yo M with h/o mitral valve prolapse p/w acutely worsening palpitations, dyspnea on exertion & lightheadedness x 4 days. Palpitations previously occurred intermittently, Read more…
Great discussion on this month’s COtM, and with that comes our first winner of the academic year. Dr. Kopping, in all his chiefdom, gets the spoils. Great job! See original case here: CotM 1 Quick recap: 26 y/o M identifies as MSM with rectal pain, thin bloody purulent discharge, mild lower Read more…
Here’s Dr. Kincade with today’s Morning Report! ETOH Withdrawal Case: A 45yo M presents to the ED for EtOH detoxification. Drinks 1L of vodka daily. Last drink 18 hours prior. VS: HR:150 beats/min, BP: 172/84 mm Hg, diaphoretic and has a severe tremor. The patient denies illicit drug use Read more…