Andrew Mittelman, MD

Residency: Boston Medical Center
Medical school: Boston University School of Medicine

Endocrinology

Cloudy With a Chance of Thyroid Storm: A “Grave” Condition

9/15/2023 Alexa Van Besien, MD , Rakhi Desai, MD , Laura Welsh, MD , Andrew Mittelman, MD

Thyroid storm (TS) commonly occurs in patients with Graves’ disease. Its clinical manifestations overlap with many illnesses; therefore, diagnosis can be challenging. Prompt recognition and evaluation

Toxicology

TCA Overdoses and Mimics: Don’t Delay, Don’t Be Led Astray

8/10/2022 Lance Shaull, MD , Andrew Mittelman, MD

At toxic doses, tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) cause blockade of sodium channels, muscarinic receptors, and alpha-adrenergic receptors. Slowed ventricular contraction, tachycardia, and vasodilation

Ultrasound

Common Pitfalls of Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral IV Placement

6/11/2020 Andrew Mittelman, MD

Placement of an ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous line (USPIV) is a common and relatively safe procedure. Don't fall into bad habits that lead to unsuccessful placement. Review the most common

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