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Cardiology

The Tales of (Cardiac) TNK

5/20/2025 Dulari Patel, DO , Crystal Triplett, MD , Brenda Sokup, DO

We examine two cases of acute myocardial infarction that required thrombolytics administration in the emergency department, prior to cardiac catheterization. Although outcomes differed, these cases hi

Cardiology , Toxicology

Alcohol-Induced Narrow Complex Tachycardia

5/15/2025 Pham To Uyen, MD , Huynh Minh Tri, MD , Vo Thanh Tan, MD

Narrow complex tachycardia can be a life-threatening condition that requires prompt evaluation and treatment. Synchronized cardioversion is critical in hemodynamically unstable patients.

Cardiology , Orthopedics

From Heart Stop to Foot Drop: Lisfranc Injury after Cardiac Arrest

5/15/2025 Anthony Jourdan, MD , Derek Altema, MD

The Lisfranc joint complex, also known as the tarsometatarsal (TMT) joint complex, is essential for maintaining the arch of the midfoot. The TMT joint complex functions as a pivotal joint for midfoot

Cardiology , Social EM , Ultrasound

Case Report: Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy Presenting with Inappropriate ICD Discharges

5/6/2025 Eytan Mendelow, DO , Daniel Patino-Calle, MD

The results of insufficient health care insurance and access can be seen most clearly in the emergency department. This case focuses on managing arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC)

Cardiology , Toxicology

Nitroglycerin's Hidden Trigger: The Bezold-Jarisch Reflex Revealed

3/19/2025 Jacob Goodbar , Amanda Murphy, MD

Quick recognition of the Bezold-Jarisch reflex triad of hypotension, bradycardia, and apnea is important for any physician who administers nitroglycerin. This knowledge can ensure positive patient out

Critical Care , Critical Care Roadblock , Cardiology

Roadblock: Electrical Storm

3/7/2025 Szymon Kutyla, MD , Josh Wild, DO , Evan Leibner, MD, PhD , Rosy Thachil, MD, FACC

The EMRA Critical Care Committee's Roadblock series is the resuscitationist's guide to overcoming the obstacles in the normal algorithm of critically ill patients. Through this series, we will ask the

Cardiology , Neurology

A Curious Case of Cardiogenic Syncope with a Neurologic Source

3/1/2025 Gemma Porras, MS , Daniel Doynow, DO, MPH

Syncope can have many causes that are not always evident at the initial presentation.

ECG Challenge , Cardiology , Medical Education

ECG Challenge: Jan-Feb-March 2025

12/11/2024 Elizabeth Nisper , Matthew Hysell, MD , Jeremy Berberian, MD

EMRA ECG Challenge presents a real-life case from the emergency department, offering you a chance to practice your interpretation skills before reading on for the expert diagnosis, discussion, case co

Cardiology

Emergency Department Approach to LVAD Patients

12/10/2024 Anam Chaudhry, DO , Jeremy Berberian, MD , Nisha Gandhi, MD

Nearly 6.7 million Americans over the age of 20 have been diagnosed with heart failure – and more than 2,500 receive a left ventricular assist device. Do you know how to triage and treat LVAD patients

Cardiology , Ultrasound , Pediatric EM

"Nausea, Vomiting, and Tachycardia. Oh My!": Noncompaction Cardiomyopathy

12/2/2024 James C. Roberson III, MD , Veronica Miles, MD

In this case report, a common, very non-specific complaint of nausea/vomiting leads to a rare diagnosis of noncompaction cardiomyopathy in a young adult. Learn how to catch this condition, despite its

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