Browsing: January 0001

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Cardiology , Toxicology

A Case of a Broken Heart: Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Following Intentional Overdose of Psychiatric and Antihistamine Medications

1/1/0001 Alexis Bromley, MD , Asad Nasir, MD
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TTC), also known as stress-induced cardiomyopathy or "broken heart syndrome," is a transient cardiac dysfunction often triggered by physical or emotional stress. Although the
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Pharmacology , Infectious Disease

Fatal Anaphylactic Shock Following Ceftriaxone Administration: A Case Report

1/1/0001 Mohammed Faraj, MD , Sydney Abass, MD , William Luketich, DO
Rocephin is routinely used across hospital settings for an array of infections. While its use will remain a cornerstone in the treatment for its breadth of coverage, adverse reactions—although rare—ca
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Orthopedics , Neurology

Locked Limbs: A Case of Sudden Paralysis

1/1/0001 Cheri Lotfi, DO, MS , Charles Adams, DO, PGY-2 , Bradley Gutierrez, DO
Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a potentially life-altering neurological emergency associated with high rates of morbidity and long-term disability. This case highlights the importance of considering spin
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Cardiology , Neurology

Sudden Death after Fever and Altered Mental Status: A Case of Massive Intraventricular Hemorrhage

1/1/0001 Pham To Uyen, MD , Huynh Minh Tri, MD , Lê Thanh Toàn, MD , Le Thi Anh Tho, MD , Hoang Anh Tien, MD, PhD
In the emergency department, high fever and altered mental status in elderly patients often suggest central nervous system infection or sepsis. Without early neuroimaging to rule out intracranial stru