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 […]
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 […]