You have a 50/50 shot at getting this one right. Are you feeling smart… or lucky? Two 50-year-old men present complaining of chest pain x 1 hour. One patient is suffering from a very subtle acute STEMI while the other has a non-cardiac cause for his chest pain. Which patient is experiencing the subtle STEMI? […]

This is the conclusion to our case from last Saturday. I suggest reviewing the original case presentation before diving into the discussion here. A 43-year-old female presents feeling like there’s a knot behind her sternum. It began suddenly just after eating lunch. This is her initial ECG: There is apparent ST-elevation in leads V1–V3. The […]

  It is a beautiful September morning when the tones go off for a 86 year old female, “altered mental status”. “Guess breakfast will have to wait”, as you and your partner head towards the residence. As you enter the one level home, you are directed to a back bedroom where you find your patient […]

You respond to an office workplace for a 43-year-old female with a chief complaint of chest discomfort. On arrival you are greeted by the patient who is pleasant and well-appearing. Her skin is warm, pink, and dry and pulse strong at the radials. Respiratory effort is normal with clear lung sounds bilaterally and she does […]