Is it safe to cardiovert a hemodynamically stable patient with recent onset atrial fibrillation? The evidence says yes, but not everyone is a believer.
Amal Mattu on EKGs
August 31, 2012 by 3 Comments
Dr. Amal Mattu gives the low down on what to do with a bizarre looking wide complex tachycardia as well as ST elevation that might or might not be a STEMI.
Pulmonary Embolus Outpatient Treatment
May 7, 2012 by 4 Comments
Treat a patient with PE as an outpatient? Insanity! But where is the evidence that says we’re doing the right treatment with all of the PEs we diagnose?
The Athlete’s Heart
April 19, 2012 by 2 Comments
What is the risk of sudden death in a marathon? How should you approach the sports physical? Are athletes’ EKGs different?
Cardiac Arrest
March 18, 2012 by 9 Comments
Managing a patient in cardiac arrest has changed a lot in the past decade. In this episode we review end tidal CO2, induced hypothermia, and much more.
Life, The Universe and UTIs
February 28, 2012 by 3 Comments
What’s the best antibiotic for UTI? Is there a secret sauce for treating V-tach? Your letters, rants and a mystery guest.
Hypertension Rocks
June 7, 2011 by 1 Comment
Hypertension Rocks! Zdoggmd returns to ercast to discuss the ins and outs of HTN
Atrial flutter, fibrillation and ablation
April 26, 2011 by 12 Comments
Everything you wanted to know about atrial fibrillation and flutter…and then some more!
A-Fib Unleashed!
March 13, 2011 by 14 Comments
Curbside consult with electrophysiologist Randy Jones MD about the fine points of atrial fibrillation managment.
Pediatric Syncope
February 23, 2011 by 5 Comments
ERCAST interviews Ray Moreno, MD about a rational approach to the pediatric patient who presents following a syncopal event.