My Chest Hurts – But It’s Not Pericarditis: ECG Clues to Pneumothorax
Case Presentation: A 21-year-old male presented to the Emergency Department with vague right-sided chest pain for several hours. He was normally healthy
Emergency Medicine
Fast & Furious ECG Series – Part 1: Atrial Flutter vs SVT
Case Presentation (H2) A 53-year-old male presented to the Emergency Department with palpitations. His ECG showed a heart rate of 132 bpm.
The Curious Case of The Limping Child: Diagnosing Köhler Disease Early
Case Presentation (H2) A 4-year-old boy presented to the Emergency Department with a limp and pain in the left foot lasting for two days:
The Weird Head Lump: Uncovering a Case of Pott’s Puffy Tumour
Case Presentation (H2) A 69-year-old male presented to the Emergency Department feeling unwell, confused, and complaining of a forehead swelling that developed over one week, worsening significantly in the last 24 hours. Past Medical History:
Ventricular Tachycardia vs Movement Artifacts: ECG Clues You Shouldn’t Miss
Case Presentation (H2) A 63-year-old male patient presented to the Emergency Department with palpitations. The initial ECG suggested Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT), and the patient was treated with 6 mg of Adenosine, which successfully restored sinus rhythm, as confirmed on the monitor.
The Scary Palpitations: A Case Study in Emergency Cardiology
Introduction: The Case Presentation (H2) This ECG belongs to a 19-year-old male who presented to the Emergency Department (ED) with recurrent episodes of palpitations. Notably, he reported no chest pain or breathlessness at any time during the episodes, and there were no previous ECGs available for