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Read moreWolff-Parkinson-White syndrome (WPW)?,”in WPW, an accessory pathway conducts depolarization directly from the atria to the ventricles without traversing the AV node. Afib occurs in 10-30% of individuals with WPW, and is a potentially life-threatening emergency. Persistent Afib with rapid ventricular response in patients with WPW can ultimately deteriorate into ventricular fibrillation (VFib).Acute treatment is aimed at prompt control of Vfib and termination of Afib as follows:- Hemodynamically unstable patients require immediate electrical cardioversion- For stable patients
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Read moreAFib?,”AFib presents with ECG findings such as irregularly irregular rhythm, varying R-R intervals
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Read moreInfectious mononucleosis?,”Patients with infectious mononucleosis are at risk for splenic rupture. Sports, especially those involving significant contact
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Read moreSplenic abscess?,”Splenic abscess usually presents with the classic triad of fever, leukocytosis, and left upper-quadrant abdominal pain. Patients can also develop left-sided pleuritic chest pain, left pleural effusion, and splenomegaly. Risk factors for splenic abscess include hematogenous spread, immunosuppression, IV drug use, trauma
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Read moreDigoxin toxicity?,”Digoxin is a cardiac glycoside with adverse effects that include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, vision changes
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Read moreAndrogen-secreting neoplasm of the ovary or adrenal?,”Rapidly developing hyperandrogenism with virilization is highly suggestive of an androgen-secreting neoplasm of the ovary or adrenal. Serum testosterone and DHEAS levels are very helpful in delineating the site of excess androgen production. Elevated testosterone levels with normal DHEAS levels indicate an ovarian source
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Read moreSituational syncope?,”The typical scenario would include a middle age or older male, who loses his consciousness immediately after urination
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