What is the best way to evaluate a pregnant patient in whom you suspect pulmonary embolism? There is no definitive guideline, but there is no shortage of opinions. Jeff Kline and I work through the evidence and lack thereof. DIRECT DOWNLOAD What is the fetal radiation exposure from CT pulmonary angiogram and ventilation perfusion scan [...]
Should we cardiovert acute Atrial Fibrillation in the ED?
October 27, 2012 by 23 Comments
Is it safe to cardiovert a hemodynamically stable patient with recent onset atrial fibrillation? The evidence says yes, but not everyone is a believer.
TRAAPPED SILO SAFE Mnemonic
September 7, 2011 by Leave a Comment
A review of the TRAAPPED SILO SAFE mnemonic for Suicide Risk Stratification
Do cardiac risk factors matter?
November 25, 2010 by 1 Comment
Do risk factors for chronic coronary artery disease play a role in helping to predict whether or not the emergency department patient presenting with chest pain has an acute coronary syndrome?
