Open Heart

MAY 20, 2022

Objective Heart failure following allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) is a serious complication that requires early detection; however, the clinical implications of early-onset cancer therapy-related cardiac dysfunction (CTRCD) following allo-HSCT remain unclear. We investigated the determinants and prognostic impact of early-onset CTRCD in allo-HSCT recipients.

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EMS 12-Lead

MAY 20, 2022

David Didlake Firefighter / Paramedic Acute Care Nurse Practitioner @DidlakeDW Peer review and commentary by Dr. Steve Smith [link] @SmithECGblog It is early-summer, approximately 1330 hours, no cloud cover overhead, and 86 degrees with high humidity. A 59 y/o Female calls 911 for crushing chest discomfort and difficulty breathing. Fire/EMS personnel find her laying supine on the kitchen floor, awake and verbal, although acutely ill.

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Cardiomyopathy Ischemia STEMI Coronary Angiogram 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MAY 19, 2022

Written by Pendell Meyers, edits by Smith and Grauer A man in his late 20s with history of asthma presented to the ED with a transient episode of chest pain and shortness of breath after finishing a 4-mile run. He typically runs 4 to 8 miles per day. This episode was unusual to him because he was still "huffing and puffing" about 30 minutes after finishing his strenuous run in the outdoor heat.

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BoardVitals - Cardiovascular

MAY 15, 2022

Cardiologists are required to complete recertification as part of their requirements to remain a practicing physician. The Cardiovascular Disease Maintenance of Certification Exam can be difficult, with a pass rate in 2021 of 88%. What are some things you need to know before you sit for the exam? Here are some common questions surrounding the Cardiology MOC Exam: When is the Cardiology MOC exam offered?

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Open Heart

MAY 17, 2022

Objectives The management of severe aortic stenosis mandates consideration of aortic valve intervention for symptomatic patients. However, for asymptomatic patients with severe aortic stenosis, recent randomised trials supported earlier intervention. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate all the available data comparing the two management strategies.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MAY 14, 2022

A 30-something male without any significant past medical history presented with palpitations and presyncope. Here is his ED ECG: Regular Wide Complex Tachycardia at a rate of 229 First : What do you want to do? Next : What do you think is the ECG diagnosis? First. Before getting into analysis, a regular wide complex tachycardia could be 1. ventricular tachycardia ( VT ) or 2.

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Tachycardia Electrophysiology Blog Arrhythmia 52