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Test Your Knowledge – July 2022

Test Your Knowledge – July 2022

74-year-old Medicare Beneficiary presented with altered mental status.  Past Medical History is significant for CHF, s/p CABG and pacemaker and renal insufficiency.   Day 0 2138: Pt presented to the ED: HR 143 and pedal edema on exam 2242: EKG with A. Fib RVR 131...

Test Your Knowledge – June 2022

Test Your Knowledge – June 2022

A 70-year-old Medicare beneficiary presented via EMS with depressed mental status, hypoxia and ST segment elevations on EKG.  1228: Vital signs upon arrival Temp 97, HR 120, RR 13, BP 86/67, oxygen saturation 93% on 4L/min  1240: Initial labs demonstrated troponin...