Infectious Endocarditis
A 22-year-old female patient with a history of infected endocarditis and recent dental procedure presents with high-grade fever, chills, shortness of breath, and arthralgia. Examination reveals a pan systolic murmur and tachycardia. Echocardiography shows mitral regurgitation with vegetation on the
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Understanding Shock: Causes, Symptoms, and Stages
Shock is a critical condition caused by an imbalance between cellular oxygen supply and demand, leading to organ dysfunction. Compensatory responses include increased heart rate, vasoconstriction, and hormonal adjustments. Recognizable features of shock include tachycardia, hypotension, cool clammy
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Potomac Horse Fever: Clinical Presentation and Diagnostic Plan
A 5-year-old Quarter Horse gelding presents with symptoms of colic and possible Potomac Horse Fever. Initial physical examination reveals sweating, tachycardia, and abnormal bowel sounds. The differential diagnoses include gastrointestinal infections, viral and bacterial causes. The diagnostic plan
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Management of Postpartum Patient with Persistent Tachycardia and Dizziness
A 33-year-old African American female at 39 weeks of gestation, G4P3, with possible ITP and anemia, was admitted for induction. Following delivery, her vital signs and labs were stable initially, but she developed persistent tachycardia and mild dizziness postpartum. After transfusion and monitoring
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Understanding Anti-Arrhythmic Agents in Cardiac Care
Anti-arrhythmic agents are crucial in managing abnormal heart rhythms like atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia. Causes of arrhythmias vary from heart anatomy changes to medication side effects. Factors like exertion, imbalances in blood chemistry, and medication use can trigger arrhythmi
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Pediatric Case Presentation: Fever and Rash in a 3-Year-Old Patient
A 3-year-old female presented with fever, rash, cough, vomiting, diarrhea, and dyspnea. History revealed incomplete immunization and household fever cases. Physical exam showed tachycardia, respiratory distress, rash, and other symptoms. Past medical history indicated normal development and perinata
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Understanding Anemia: Causes, Symptoms, and Classification
Anemia is characterized by a reduction in hemoglobin (Hg) concentration, hematocrit (Hct) concentration, or red blood cell (RBC) count. Common symptoms include fatigue, weakness, dizziness, and palpitations. Physical signs may include pallor and tachycardia. Pica, characterized by unusual cravings,
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Case Study: Infant with Persistent Fever and Cry
Aditi Malakar, a 2-month-old female infant, presented with a remittent fever persisting for 9 days unresponsive to antipyretics, along with persistent crying and decreased feeding for the last 2 days. She was referred to the hospital after being diagnosed with sepsis elsewhere. Aditi had a history o
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Elevated Resting Heart Rate in Heart Transplant Recipients: A Prognostic Indicator?
Elevated resting heart rate is being investigated as a potential adverse prognostic indicator in heart transplant recipients. This study aims to determine if sustained tachycardia increases the risk of all-cause mortality and cardiac allograft vasculopathy in these patients through a retrospective a
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