Cardiology
- A broken pacemaker lead in a 69-year-old woman
The patient presented with fatigue, cough, light-headedness, and a heart rate of 30 beats per minute.
- Fall risk and anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation in the elderly: A delicate balance
The decision-making process is complex and should be shared with the patient and the patient’s family and caregivers.
- Whether to anticoagulate: Toward a more reasoned approach
The patient’s life expectancy and personal preferences are important and affect the decision.
- A 68-year-old man with a blue toe
The patient had undergone coronary artery bypass grafting, which caused cholesterol crystal embolism.
- Is there a doctor on board? In-flight medical emergencies
Although not legally required to render assistance, physicians have an ethical obligation to do so and should be prepared.
- Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease and the heart and brain
Early-onset hypertension is common. Other complications include heart disease and intracranial aneurysm.
- A large mass in the right ventricle: Tumor or thrombus?
A 69-year-old woman with ovarian cancer presents with worsening dyspnea, lower-extremity edema, and dizziness.