Case Presentation: A 60-year-old male presents to the emergency department with complaints of dizziness and palpitations over the past two days. He reports no chest pain, shortness of breath, or syncope. His medical history includes hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus. He is on antihypertensive medication and metformin. Physical Examination On examination, the patient is […]
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Case Presentation A 32-year-old male presents to the emergency department with severe chest pain, shortness of breath, and palpitations. He has a recent history of a viral upper respiratory infection but no significant past medical history. History Physical Examination Initial Diagnostic Workup Electrocardiogram (ECG) The patient’s ECG reveals: These findings support the possibility of myocarditis,
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Furosemide (Lasix) induced Hypokalemia; Introduction Furosemide, commonly known by its brand name Lasix, is a potent diuretic used to treat various conditions like edema and hypertension. While effective, it can lead to significant electrolyte imbalances, notably hypokalemia. Case Presentation A 65-year-old male with a history of congestive heart failure was prescribed furosemide to manage fluid
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Case Presentation: Subsequent ECG after 30 mims: Overview: Hyperacute T waves are a critical ECG finding often associated with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) or other cardiac emergencies. Recognizing hyperacute T waves promptly can aid in the rapid diagnosis and management of potentially life-threatening conditions. What are Hyperacute T Waves? Causes of Hyperacute T Waves: Normal
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Hypocalcemia; Introduction Hypocalcemia, a condition characterized by low levels of calcium in the blood, can lead to various health complications if left untreated. This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of hypocalcemia, including its causes, symptoms, and treatment options. Causes of Hypocalcemia: Causes of hypocalcemia fall into three main categories: PTH deficiency, high PTH,
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Overview: Atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia (AVNRT) is a most common supraventricular arrhythmia characterized by rapid heart rates originating within the atrioventricular (AV) node. Although, SVT includes any tachycardia that originate from above the ventricles, AVNRT is most commonly reffered as SVT. Causes of AVNRT: Symptoms of AVNRT: ECG Changes : SVT vs. VT ECG Changes
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Atrial flutter is a cardiac arrhythmia (Supraventricular Origin) characterized by rapid and regular atrial contractions. What is Atrial Flutter? Atrial flutter is a type of abnormal heart rhythm that originates in the atria, the upper chambers of the heart. Instead of the normal sinus rhythm, where the atria contract in a coordinated manner, atrial flutter
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Atrial Fibrillation – Afib p waves: Overview: Atrial fibrillation (AF) or Afib stands as the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia, characterized by irregular and rapid electrical activity in the atria. Clinical Presentation of Atrial Fibrillation (Afib) : When to Suspect Atrial Fibrillation (Afib)? Classification of AF: 1. Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation: 2. Persistent Atrial Fibrillation: 3.
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