Since almost 1 million of cases of deep vein thrombosis (DVTs) are diagnosed each year in the United States, it can be an easy diagnosis to make at the door. However, when the ultrasound is negative,
When paramedics initiate buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) and suspected overdose in the prehospital setting, they reach patients who face the highest risk of opioid-related mortal
With the rising prevalence of neurosyphilis over the years, emergency medicine physicians should be cognizant of this can't-miss diagnosis in patients with focal neurologic findings, new-onset dementi
The use of inhalants can lead to classic findings in the emergency department, but don’t forget to perform a thorough skin exam in any patient experiencing the effects of huffing.
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
Occlusion of the Artery of Percheron leading to isolated bilateral thalamic infarcts is a rare and difficult diagnosis in emergency medicine. Learn the symptoms that can help keep it top of mind.
Post-MI ventricular septal rupture is a rare but life-threatening complication. Prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for improving outcomes. This case highlights the speed, sensitivi
See how a case of unexplained, worsening pain and swelling in a bounceback patient was solved with bedside ultrasound and a thorough history that revealed social determinant red flags.