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- It’s not the noise, it’s what you do with it
Auscultation for a carotid bruit is an unreliable test, but the real action takes place between the stethoscope’s earpieces.
- Insulin pumps: Great devices, but you still have to press the button
Although pumps are sophisticated and precise, they still interface with a human user.
- Does allergic conjunctivitis always require prescription eyedrops?
We reserve prescription drops for patients with persistent, bothersome symptoms despite using over-the-counter drops.
- Asymptomatic carotid artery disease: A personalized approach to management
Should the patient undergo surgery or just medical care? The decision can be based on age, sex, and life expectancy.
A young man with an unusual cause of palpitationsHis heart rate is 260, with wide QRS complexes. Is his tachycardia ventricular or supraventricular?
- An alerting sign: Enlarged cardiac silhouette
Suspect pericardial effusion in patients with symptoms of impaired cardiac function and new symmetric cardiomegaly.