A 60s male woke up with chest pain and contacted 9-1-1 after self-administered nitro did not help. Past medical history: hypertension, chronic back pain, stents “10 years ago” Medications: hydrocodone, nitroglycerin O: 15 minutes prior to 9-1-1 activation P: Nothing makes the pain better or worse Q: Dull and heavy “same as 10 years ago” […]
82 year old male, in good physical shape, stops at a cafe for lunch after cycling for an hour. Witnesses report a syncopal episode lasting approximately 30 seconds. Patient history significant for prior MI requiring 3 stents. No other significant history. Patient denies any CP, SOB, N/V, lightheadedness. In fact, he denies any complaints at […]
EMS was called for a young adult male who had collapsed at home. He had been walking through the kitchen when he complained of some chest discomfort, appeared to perhaps have trouble breathing, and then had a syncopal episode. He had a PMHx history of trisomy 21, sleep apnea, DM type 2, and right-sided CHF […]
This is the case of a 61 year old male who presented to the emergency department with a chief complaint of nausea and vomiting. The patient was alert and oriented, reporting intermittent chest pressure for the last 12 hours that he rated as a 9/10 pain level. He also reported multiple syncopal episodes within the […]