Drugs for Maintaining Calcium Homeostasis
Three hormones are available to the body for maintaining a calcium homeostasis: Vitamin D, Parathormone, Calcitonin
Evaluation and Management of Sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis is a multisystem granulomatous disorder that is characterized by noncaseating granulomas. Pulmonary involvement is the most common manifestation, but extrapulmonary manifestations are seen in up to 30% of patients.
Upper Abdominal Pain in the Emergency Department
Work-up for upper abdominal pain begins with resuscitation and exclusion of critical diagnoses. Then, through a detailed history and physical, consider all the causes of upper abdominal pain. The differential may then come down to Gallstone etiology vs Gastritis/PUD → will need further imaging based on suspicion (US abdomen)
Hypokalemia ECG Changes [With Examples]
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Most frequent ECG changes in Hypokalemia are: T waves flattening and inversion, U waves, long QT (QU) interval, ST depression and...
ECG Case 4
89 Years old man with weakness and vomiting. What's your Interpretation ? What abnormalities do you see ? ANSWER
Hyperthyroidism and Antithyroid Drugs
Thyroid overactivity in Graves’ disease results from formation of IgG antibodies that bind to and activate TSH receptors. Consequently, there is overproduction of hormone with cessation of TSH secretion. Graves’…
Acute Illnesses that Lead to Rapid Deterioration in Pulmonary Hypertension
Sudden deterioration in RV function can rapidly lead to shock, cardiovascular collapse, and death. In the ED, it is important to rapidly recognize and treat common precipitants of acute decompensation. These include sepsis, tachyarrhythmias, hypoxia, pulmonary embolism (PE), and the abrupt withdrawal of vasodilator medications.
ECG Case 3
70 Years old man presented with Chest Pain and this ECG. What is your interpretation of this ECG and the rhythm ? ANSWER
