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Diffuse Subendocardial Ischemia on the ECG. Left main? 3-vessel disease? No!

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

It was edited by Smith CASE : A 52-year-old male with a past medical history of hypertension and COPD summoned EMS with complaints of chest pain, weakness and nausea. For instance: sepsis, bleeding, dehydration, hypoxia, and mild ACS. The paramedic’s initial impression of the patient was that he was critically ill.

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Diagnostics: Intractable Hiccups

Taming the SRU

Prolonged hiccups can also cause a myriad of negative health consequences including sleep deprivation, exhaustion, malnutrition, dehydration, and depression. However, as hiccups become increasingly frequent or persistent, they can be distressing for patients and can be a sign of underlying disease.

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