Cardiology
ECG Challenge
Childhood Problem Flares at Age 50
A man, 50, has a history of tetralogy of Fallot (ventricular septal defect [VSD], pulmonary stenosis, right ventricular hypertrophy, and...
ECG Challenge
Dyspnea Confines Woman to Wheelchair
A 46-year-old woman is undergoing evaluation for consideration of heart transplantation versus left ventricular assist device placement as...
Conference Coverage
TRILOGY: Prasugrel, Clopidogrel Look Similar in ACS Patients
Major Finding: Prasugrel showed no overall efficacy edge over clopidogrel in medically managed patients with non–ST-segment elevation acute...
ECG Challenge
Should This Fitness Instructor Worry About Her Heart?
A 38-year-old woman presents to your clinic with a two-year history of palpitations that have not increased in severity or frequency. Although...
ECG Challenge
Woman with Metabolic Syndrome
A 50-year-old woman with metabolic syndrome presents for a routine clinic appointment.
Clinical Review
Man, 65, With Heart Failure Symptoms
A sudden experience of exertional dyspnea prompted a man to visit his primary care provider, who ordered an ECG that demonstrated low voltage...
ECG Challenge
Alaskan Man is Concerned About Going Home
A 65-year-old man who lives in a remote village in Alaska is in your area on vacation. He presents to your office stating he has had a cold for...
Clinical Review
Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension
ECG Challenge
Man Gets Burning Sensation in Chest During an Argument
An 80-year-old man presents to your office after having two separate episodes of chest pain. The first occurred two weeks ago, while the patient...
ECG Challenge
Woman Faints During Concert
A19-year-old woman is referred from the emergency department (ED) for follow-up. While attending a concert last weekend, she experienced an...