Dynamic left ventricular outflow tract obstruction (LVOTO) is not a condition I learned about during residency, and it is not a condition I have diagnosed regularly, although I have probably missed it many many times. On First10EM, I usually prefer to start with a presenting symptom than a diagnosis, because […]
Cardiology
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Most resuscitation is pretty straightforward. No matter how sick the patient is, we select from a fairly limited list of interventions. Hypoxia: does the patient need facemask oxygen, highflow, BiPAP, or intubation? Hypotension: fluids, blood, vasopressors? This basic, well used menu serves us incredibly well for the vast majority of […]
Pulmonary embolism is probably discussed far more than is truly necessary. It receives more attention than almost any other pathology. We endlessly debate the best algorithms for diagnosis. We add new decision tools almost yearly. However, if there is one aspect of pulmonary embolism that might be under-discussed it is […]
A guide to the initial emergency department management of patients with pulmonary hypertension and right ventricular failure
