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
Jun 29
#211 Breaking Down MASLD vs. MASH and the MAESTRO-NASH & ESSENCE Trials: Beyond Journal Club Segment
MASLD affects nearly one in three adults worldwide, yet many patients remain undiagnosed until advanced fibrosis or cirrhosis develops. So, which patients should clinicians actually be screening? When is a FIB-4 enough, and when should we move to elastography or hepatology referr ... Show More
33m 40s
Jun 10
#209 Dialysis and Fluid Management: 5 Pearls Segment
Why is fluid management the most important part of dialysis care? This episode explores the fundamentals of hemodialysis, why ESKD patients have unique physiology, and how volume overload, not just hypertension, drives many complications. Learn practical pearls on dry weight, sod ... Show More
31m 54s
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
