November 14, 2021, by Shahriar Lahouti. CONTENTS Introduction with a case Definition and Diagnosis of AF New onset of AF (NOAF) in critical illness Hemodynamic impact of AF Etiology of New onset AF Evaluation Approach...
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Bronchiolitis: Update on Diagnosis and Management of Viral Bronchiolitis in ED
29. September 2021, via Shahriar Lahouti CONTENTS Preface Pathogenesis Microbiology Clinical manifestation Risk factors for severe disease Course Complications Diagnosis H&P Severity assessment Laboratory...
Valvular Emergencies Part 2: Diagnosis and Management of Severe Aortic Regurgitation
December 25, 2020 by Shahriar Lahouti. Last update 12 September 2023. CONTENTS Preface AV anatomy Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) Aortic regurgitation Clinical presentation Mechanism and etiology Severity of AR Hemodynamic...
Update on Management of Acute Ischemic Stroke in The Emergency Department
September 24, 2021 via Shahriar Lahouti CONTENTS Preface Pathophysiology of stroke Clinical presentation Anatomy of stroke Arterial territories Territorial signs and symptoms Large vessel occlusion Lacunar infarction ...
Hyperkalemia Revisited
Sep 8, 2021 via Shahriar Lahouti CONTENTS Clinical manifestation Laboratory diagnosis ECG diagnosis Risk factors Severity and risk stratification Treatment Summary IV Calcium IV insulin plus dextrose ...
Evaluation and Management of Acute Unstable Bradycardia
July 14, 2021, via Shahriar Lahouti CONTENTS Preface Clinical significance of bradycardia Etiology Clinical manifestation General approach in ED Fundamental concepts Evaluation Resuscitation Algorithm Medications...