Let's go deeper into the world of ACS and the origin of the TIMI score and major adverse cardiac events "MACE" outcomes!
* The basics – what is acute coronary syndrome? (4:08)
* Clinical context matters – angina pectoris, atypical chest pain, and troponins (5:22)
* You can’t just “cath” everyone – risk stratification to identify patients with high mortality ... Show More
Oct 8
#220 CRC Screening Nuances: 5 Pearls Segment Part 2
“What’s the best way to screen?” This episode breaks down the pros, limitations, and follow-up needs of FIT, Cologuard, CT colonography, and colonoscopy to help you choose the right screening option for your patients. Also learn practical colonoscopy surveillance intervals based ... Show More
21m 9s
Sep 29
#219 Updates in Triglycerides
“The triglycerides are high. Now what?” This episode breaks down a practical approach to elevated TGs, from knowing when to check ApoB or non-HDL-C to choosing lifestyle changes, lipid-lowering medications, and when to suspect an underlying genetic disorder. 🔹Transcript and Show ... Show More
33m 31s
Sep 2021
Acute Coronary Syndrome; Roadside to Resus
<p>So this time we're going to be looking at the HUGE topic of acute coronary syndrome (ACS)! ACS ranges from patients who appear well at the time of their presentation, to those that have arrhythmias, haemodynamic instability, to those that are in cardiac arrest!</p> <p>There ar ... Show More
1h 8m
Aug 2024
#450 Acute Coronary Syndrome with Dr. Sanjeev Francis - Part 1
Quit playing games with my heartDon’t skip a beat and join us in part 1 of our conversation with cardiologist Dr. Sanjeev Francis (@, Maine Medical Center)for acute coronary syndrome. First up, the basics on physical exam, how to interpret high-sensitivity troponin and how to thi ... Show More
58m 11s
<p><strong>Contributor: Adam Barkin, MD</strong></p> <p><strong>Educational Pearls:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is the most common cause of acute MI in women under 5 ... Show More
