Arrhythmia

Examine the single lead EMS rhythm strip carefully. What is in your DD of regular wide complex tachy?

In perioperative anticoagulation, many old rules have changed. What do you know about the new ones?

Patient has a history of hypertension; symptoms present x1 day; what's your read of the ECG?

The most common cause of hypomagnesemia is a diuretic; it may be present even when potassium level is normal.

Over-drive suppression of sinus node function by the AT focus occurs in patients with underlying sick sinus syndrome.

An elderly woman with no known cardiovascular issues is seen for acute onset palpitations, dyspnea, and chest pain.

Are we asking the right question about periprocedural anticoagulation?

About that apple-a-day keeping the doctor away-is there proof? Find out in this slide-show summary of some well-known, and lesser-known, facts about apples and good health.

Knowing a few fundamental concepts on pacemakers and automated implantable cardioverter defibrillators (AICDs) can help a general practitioner gain a better understanding of a patient’s underlying cardiac ailments. The physician will be better suited to treat and care for the patient and give the specialist the most relevant medical data.