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Symptomatic Bradycardia: Considering the Differential Diagnosis

Northwestern EM Blog

The most common symptoms include: Lightheadedness Syncope Chest pain Exercise intolerance Fatigue **Important note: The heart rate at which patients experience symptoms may vary based on their ability to increase stroke volume. If high suspicion or known overdose, involve and consult your local Poison Center [8]. Hypothermia.

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Grand Rounds Recap 4.5.23

Taming the SRU

Vaishnav Hyperthermia: abnormally high body temperature due to thermoregulatory failure Severe hyperthermia: temp greater than 40.5C stent, percutaneous nephrostomy) by urology or IR Hypokalemia evaluate for EKG changes assess for underlying cause and factors that may influence ability to replete (i.e.

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Grand Rounds Recap 4.19.23

Taming the SRU

Subsequent exposure results in a T-cell mediated response (Type IV hypersensitivity reaction) Plants: Toxicodendron species (poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac) Also present in foods, including pistachio, cashew, and mango. Exertional Hyperthermia Patients with heat stroke will present with Temp > 104, AMS, or seizures.

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Episode 19 - Cannabinoids: Emerging Evidence in Use and Abuse

EB Medicine

First up is the link between cannabis use and stroke or TIA. times higher risk of stroke or TIA. Nachi: Among metabolic abnormalities, patients can present with hyperthermia, hypoglycemia, hypokalemia, hyponatremia, and metabolic acidosis. times higher risk of stroke or TIA. Effects can be seen within 3 minutes.