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Patients Come First
Patients Come First Podcast - Dr. Ara Maranian

Patients Come First

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 17:31


This episode of VHHA's Patients Come First podcast features Dr. Ara Maranian, an interventional cardiologist at UVA Health Prince William Medical Center in Manassas. He joins us for a conversation about his work, heart health, cardiac catheterization and STEMI procedures, and more. Send questions, comments, feedback, or guest suggestions to pcfpodcast@vhha.com or contact on X (Twitter) (https://x.com/VirginiaHHA) or Instagram using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.

Parallax by Ankur Kalra
EP 153: The 60-Minute Window: Engineering Solutions for Faster STEMI Diagnosis

Parallax by Ankur Kalra

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 36:31


In this episode of Parallax, Dr Ankur Kalra welcomes Dr Rakesh Shah, a former interventional cardiologist, Oxford MBA graduate, and founder of DRS.LINQ. Dr Shah brings a unique perspective on addressing critical delays in heart attack diagnosis through the intersection of clinical medicine, engineering, and business strategy. The conversation explores a pressing challenge in cardiovascular care: the majority of cardiac damage occurs within the first hour of symptom onset, yet treatment activation often takes several hours. Dr Shah introduces mHeart, a mobile EKG platform designed to create a "virtual cardiology office." Unlike consumer wearables that lack critical chest leads, this technology enables patients to initiate comprehensive cardiac evaluation anywhere—at home, at work, or while traveling—transmitting diagnostic-quality data directly to cardiologists. The episode delves into Dr Shah's diverse career path and offers candid advice for physician-entrepreneurs, emphasizing the importance of collaboration with professional business leaders to achieve scalability. Looking ahead, Dr Shah discusses the integration of AI and machine learning into mobile diagnostic platforms as essential tools for an aging workforce and overstretched healthcare system. Questions and comments can be sent to "podcast@radcliffe-group.com" and may be answered by Ankur in the next episode. Host: @AnkurKalraMD and produced by: @RadcliffeCardio Parallax is Ranked in the Top 100 Health Science Podcasts (#48) by Million Podcasts.

The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine
SGEM#502: Playing with the Queen of Hearts – AI, Is It Very Smart (for ECG Interpretation)?

The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2026 33:14


Date: January 3, 2026  Reference: Shroyer et al. Accuracy of cath lab activation decisions for STEMI-equivalent and mimic ECGs: Physicians vs. AI (Queen of Hearts by PMcardio). Am J Emerg Med. 2025 Nov. Guest Skeptic: Dr. Amal Mattu has been on the faculty at the University of Maryland since 1996. He has developed an academic […] The post SGEM#502: Playing with the Queen of Hearts – AI, Is It Very Smart (for ECG Interpretation)? first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine.

OpenMHz
LewisGale Montgomery has catastrophic power failure - diverts EMS

OpenMHz

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 1:26


Fri, Feb 6 8:52 PM → 8:54 PM LGHM has a catastrophic power failure and diverts all STEMI trauma stroke or critical patients to other hospitals in the area. This specific audio clip is of NRV - the local dispatch center - toning out rescue personnel advising them of this update. Radio Systems: - New River Valley Emergency Communications

REBEL Cast
The RSI Trial: Ketamine vs Etomidate in Rapid Sequence Intubation

REBEL Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026


🧭 REBEL Rundown 📌 Key Points 💀 Mortality: No statistically significant difference in 28-day mortality between ketamine vs etomidate for intubation in critically ill patients, though there was a ~1% absolute difference favoring ketamine. 📉🫀⚠️ Hemodynamics: Ketamine induction was associated with more cardiovascular collapse, mainly driven by new/increased vasopressor use (dose escalation or addition of a vasoactive agent). 💉⬆️ Click here for Direct Download of the Podcast. 📝 Introduction Etomidate or ketamine? The debate over the ideal agent for emergency rapid sequence intubation (RSI) has raged for years with no clear winner. Etomidate has been touted in the past for its rapid onset and minimal intrinsic effects on hemodynamics. However, the drug is well known as a transient adrenal suppressant though the impact of this suppression isn’t clear. Ketamine has risen in recent years as an alternative, due to its perceived hemodynamic stability, analgesic properties and absence of adrenal suppression. Additionally, recent data points towards improved mortality when ketamine was selected over etomidate (Kotani 2023). High quality randomized controlled trials are needed to further elucidate which agent should be selected in critically ill patients. 🧾 Paper Casey JD et al. Ketamine or etomidate for tracheal intubation of critically ill adults. NEJM 2025. PMID: 41369227 🔙Previously Covered On REBEL REBEL EM: The EvK Trial: Ketamine vs Etomidate for Rapid Sequence IntubationREBEL EM: From Debate to Data: Emerging Insights into RSI Induction with Ketamine vs Etomidate ️ What They Did CLINICAL QUESTION In critically ill adults undergoing tracheal intubation, does the use of ketamine instead of etomidate result in improved 28 day mortality? STUDY DESIGN Multicenter, randomized, open-label trial in both emergency departments and ICUs. POPULATION Inclusion Criteria:Critically ill patients > 18 years of age undergoing tracheal intubation with the use of an induction agentExclusion Criteria:Known pregnancyPrisonersPrimary diagnosis of traumaNeed for immediate intubation precluding randomizationClinicians determined that the use of ketamine or etomidate was either necessary or contraindicated INTERVENTION & COMPARATOR Intervention (HFNC Group):Ketamine administered based on a provided nomogram: full dose (2.0 mg/kg), intermediate dose (1.5 mg/kg) or reduced dose (1.0 mg/kg)Comparator (BPAP Group):Etomidate administered based on a provided nomogram: full dose (0.3 mg/kg), intermediate dose (0.25 mg/kg) or reduced dose (0.2 mg/kg) OUTCOMES Primary: In-hospital death from any cause by day 28.Secondary:Cardiovascular collapse during intubation defined as SBP < 65 mm Hg, receipt of new or increased dose of vasopressors or cardiac arrest.Exploratory Procedural:Lowest systolic blood pressureLowest systolic blood pressure below 80 mmHgHighest systolic blood pressure above 180 mmHgLowest oxygen saturationLowest oxygen saturation below 80%Successful first attempt intubationTime from induction to intubationExploratory Clinical:Number of ventilator free daysVasopressor-free daysICU free days Safety: Systolic blood pressure at 24 hours after enrollmentOngoing receipt of vasopressors at 24 hours 📈 Results: 2365 patients were randomizedKetamine: 1176Etomidate: 1189> 99% of patients received the drug they were randomized to receiveNMBA: 69% of patients in both groups received rocuronium~ 95% of patients had video laryngoscopy for the primary intubation attempt 💥 Critical Results 💪 Strengths Multicenter ED + ICU cohort of critically ill patients → improves external validityStrong randomization → balanced baseline characteristicsRight population for the question → appropriately focused on a sick cohort where induction choice matters mostHigh protocol adherence → most patients received the agent they were randomized toExcellent follow-up → minimal loss to follow-up / outcome capture ⚠️ Limitations No blinding → potential performance/resuscitation biasTrauma excluded → limits applicability to peri-intubation trauma careCase-mix skewed toward septic shock → may reduce generalizability to other shock etiologiesPower assumptions → designed to detect a 5% mortality difference (possibly overly ambitious)Equipoise-only enrollment → excluded patients with clear indication/contraindication → selection bias + reduced real-world applicabilityComposite secondary outcome with non-equivalent endpoints (e.g., cardiac arrest vs vasopressor titration)Ketamine dosing by actual body weight (vs ideal) → may have increased dose/exposure in some patients 🗣️ Discussion The increase in cardiovascular collapse seen with ketamine was driven by the “new or increased vasopressor use” piece of the composite outcome not by the more clinically relevant severe hypotension (SBP < 65 mm Hg) or cardiac arrest.The increase in CV collapse is a secondary outcome and hypothesis generating onlyCare beyond induction agent isn’t clearly delineated and may have varied between groupsReasons why there was more CV collapse in the ketamine group:Patients in the etomidate group were more likely to be on pressors or have pressor increases prior to induction agent administrationKetamine has analgesic properties which may affect hemodynamics (etomidate does not have analgesic effects)The standard ketamine dose of 2 mg/kg is higher than the induction dose used by most (1-1.5 mg/kg)Ketamine dosing was based on actual body weight though ideal body weight dosing is more accepted. This may have resulted in unnecessarily large ketamine doses that may have had a greater effect on hemodynamics.This is a study of patients with clinical equipoisePatients who the clinician determined would clearly benefit from one agent or the other or in whom one agent or the other was contraindicated were excluded from the study.This may add a selection bias to the results.Clinicians were not blinded to the induction agent administeredThe absence of blinding can introduce bias.For instance, knowledge of the agent the patient was randomized to may result in different resuscitative treatment prior to intubation.An induction agent nomorgram was provided to allow clinicians to choose their induction dose depending on patient stability.A 5% difference in mortality may be overly ambitious. As Josh Farkas points out in his post on this article, PCI for STEMI only has a 3% absolute difference in mortality versus standard care.The 1% absolute difference in mortality while not statistically significant would be clinically significant if it was real. The study would have to be much larger to show a statistically significant 1% difference.About 2% of patients in each group received additional medications during induction (propofol, benzodiazepines, opiates). It is unclear why these agents were selected in specific cases and how they may have affected the outcomes in question. 📘 Author's Conclusion “Among critically ill adults undergoing tracheal intubation, the use of ketamine to induce anesthesia did not result in a significantly lower incidence of in-hospital death by day 28 than etomidate.“ 💬 Our Conclusion In this well done RCT, induction with ketamine did not result in a lower 28-day mortality when compared to induction with etomidate in critically ill adults. The secondary outcome of an increase in cardiovascular collapse is interesting and should be studied more in the future. 🚨 Clinical Bottom Line This data should not drive clinicians to abandon the use of ketamine in RSI. To the contrary, the study leaves open the possibility of a clinically meaningful difference in mortality favoring ketamine that may be borne out in a larger study. However, etomidate can be considered as a first-line option for RSI and may be the superior drug in patients at high-risk for cardiovascular decompensation. Post Peer Reviewed By: Post Peer Reviewed By: Mark Ramzy, DO (X: @MRamzyDO), Frank Lodeserto, MD and Anand Swaminathan, MD (X: @EMSwami) 📚 References Kotani Y et al. Etomidate as an induction agent for endotracheal intubation in critically ill patients: a meta-analysis of randomized trials J Crit Care 2023;77:154317. PMID: 37127020 👤Associate Author Anand Swaminathan MD, MPH All Things REBEL EM Meet The Team 🔎 Your Deep-Dive Starts Here The RSI Trial: Ketamine vs Etomidate in Rapid Sequence Intubation Etomidate or ketamine? The debate over the ideal agent for emergency rapid sequence ... Resuscitation Read More REBEL Cast Ep120: Etomidate vs Ketamine for RSI in the ED? Background: Standard rapid sequence intubation (RSI) in the emergency department involves administration of ... Procedures and Skills Read More The post The RSI Trial: Ketamine vs Etomidate in Rapid Sequence Intubation appeared first on REBEL EM - Emergency Medicine Blog.

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AJR Podcast Series
Persistence Matters: Microvascular Obstruction Across Early and Late CMR Predicts Outcomes After STEMI

AJR Podcast Series

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 6:49


Full article: Persistence of Microvascular Obstruction From Early to Late Gadolinium Enhancement Images on Cardiac MRI: Prognostic Utility After STEMI—Analysis of EARLY-MYO-CMR Registry Data What is the role of early gadolinium enhancement images after STEMI? Radhika Rajeev, MD, discusses the AJR article by Xiang et al. evaluating the prognostic impact of persistence of microvascular obstruction between early and late gadolinium enhancement on cardiac MRI.

CRTonline Podcast
AI-Enabled ECG Interpretation in STEMI: Findings from a Multicenter U.S. Registry

CRTonline Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 13:20


AI-Enabled ECG Interpretation in STEMI: Findings from a Multicenter U.S. Registry

CRTonline Podcast
STRIVE: Low-Dose Alteplase Ineffective in STEMI Patients With Large Thrombus

CRTonline Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2025 17:50


STRIVE: Low-Dose Alteplase Ineffective in STEMI Patients With Large Thrombus

Rhesus Medicine Podcast - Medical Education

Acute Coronary Syndrome refers to a spectrum of conditions including Unstable Angina, Non ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction and ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction. In this video we look at the pathology behind acute coronary syndrome, the differences between Unstable angina, NSTEMI and STEMI, as well as the signs and symptoms, diagnosis (including ECG changes!) and treatment of each. PDFs available here: https://rhesusmedicine.com/pages/cardiologyConsider subscribing (if you found any of the info useful!): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRks8wB6vgz0E7buP0L_5RQ?sub_confirmation=1Buy Us A Coffee!: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rhesusmedicineTimestamps:0:00 What is Acute Coronary Syndrome - Acute Coronary Syndrome Definition0:25 Coronary Artery Anatomy1:17 Acute Coronary Syndrome Pathology - Atherosclerosis 2:08 Acute Coronary Syndrome Pathology - Unstable Angina vs Non ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction vs ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction3:00 Acute Coronary Syndrome Risk Factors3:23 Signs and Symptoms of Acute Coronary Syndrome4:17 Acute Coronary Syndrome Diagnosis - ECG STEMI5:45 Acute Coronary Syndrome Diagnosis - ECG NSTEMI and Unstable Angina6:42 Acute Coronary Syndrome Diagnosis - Cardiac Troponin I 7:11 Acute Coronary Syndrome Diagnosis - Imaging7:42 Treatment of Acute Coronary SyndromeLINK TO SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/rhesusmedicine/ReferencesBritish National Formulary (BNF), 2015. Acute coronary syndromes – treatment summary. [online] Available at: https://bnf.nice.org.uk/treatment-summary/acute-coronary-syndromes.html. BNFTeachMeAnatomy, 2025. Heart vasculature. [online] Available at: https://teachmeanatomy.info/thorax/organs/heart/heart-vasculature/. TeachMeAnatomy+1DeVon, H.A., 2020. Typical and atypical symptoms of acute coronary syndrome. Journal of the American Heart Association, 9:e015539. [online] Available at: https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/JAHA.119.015539. AHA JournalsWarren, A., 2020. Acute coronary syndrome: risk factors, diagnosis and treatment. The Pharmaceutical Journal. [online] Available at: https://pharmaceutical-journal.com/article/ld/acute-coronary-syndrome-risk-factors-diagnosis-and-treatment. The Pharmaceutical JournalLife in the Fast Lane (LITFL), 2021. Acute coronary syndromes. [online] Available at: https://litfl.com/acute-coronary-syndromes/. Life in the Fast Lane • LITFLDisclaimer: Please remember this podcast and all content from Rhesus Medicine is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a guide to diagnose or to treat any form of condition. The content is not to be used to guide clinical practice and is not medical advice. Please consult a healthcare professional for medical advice.

EMS World Podcasts
From Radio Chatter to Real-Time Data: Modernizing EMS–ED Communication

EMS World Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 22:05


An EMS medic, an MVA, a STEMI, a stroke—and everyone's still playing “telephone” with the hospital. In this episode of EMS World Podcasts, host Mike McCabe sits down with Mitch Scott, Solutions Architect at General Devices, to tackle one of EMS's biggest headaches: communication and coordination with the emergency department and specialty teams. Scott breaks down how GD's e-Bridge platform lets crews securely send photos, EKGs, videos, and patient data straight from the field to the ED, cath lab, stroke team, transfer centers, and more—all in one HIPAA-compliant app that never stores images on personal devices. They dig into real-world pain points: long wall times, “we never got your call,” lack of accountability, rural agencies with hour-long transports, and busy EDs juggling multiple priorities. You'll hear how features like GPS tracking, acknowledgement alerts, and detailed timestamps create a defensible QA/QI trail and give everyone—from medics to cardiologists—a shared, real-time view of the patient before they hit the door. If you've ever felt unheard on the radio or wished you could “show, not tell” your next handoff, this episode is for you.  

Medizin im Alltag
Körperflüssigkeiten, die keiner will (S02E47)

Medizin im Alltag

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 58:36


Ja, der Titel hat nichts mit dem Inhalt zu tun aber so fühlt sich Timo heute... verrotzt bis hinter Meppen!Es gibt einen Nachtrag zur Therapie des STEMI mit Heparin auch bei frischer Hirnblutung und Amyloidangiopathie. Wir sprechen über die Höhenerkrankung: ihr erfahrt die Entstehung, die Symptome und wie man sie verhindert. Es gibt eine Email zum Thema Medizinstudium und dem TMS.Hinterher sprechen wir über das Herzpflaster der Uni Göttingen und Lübeck und was das für Patienten mit chronischem Herzversagen bedeuten kann!Und es gibt einen Nachtrag zum Thema COVID Impfungen 2026 - hier bei Schwangeren und die Empfehlungen dazu.  Timos Song bei Spotify:⁠https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/album/05V3lQXxyXEO7KBD7Bmh1i?si=xy5ml_7oRNucYhJYlVCvSw⁠Wenn ihr Teil unseres Podcasts sein wollt: schreibt eine Email an info@mtma.tv und erzählt uns eure Geschichte, stellt medizinische Fragen, verteilt Lob und oder auch Kritik! Wir freuen uns auf euch! Hier geht es zur Community-Playlist bei Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1KZZslxsXeithkNgG4iiPZ?si=30c56287204846eaAn dieser Stelle noch einmal ein fetter Dank an unsere Patreonunterstützer:Bene, Stephi, Sibylle, Fabian, Kirsten, Christian, Lisa-Marie, Johannes, Nele, Franziska, Jule, Katrin, Alessa, Nina, Hendrik, Luke und Doro!

Kardio-Know-How
Ep.239 SMuRFs-less - nowy, a jakże elegancki element słownika nowoczesnego kardiologa.

Kardio-Know-How

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 20:30


Witam Państwa, nazywam się Jarosław Drożdż, pracuję w Centralnym Szpitalu Klinicznym Uniwersytetu Medycznego w Łodzi, skąd nagrywam podcast Kardio Know-How. W tym odcinku omawiam pojęcie SMuRFs-less. Coraz więcej pojawia się skrótów opisujących szczególne fenotypy choroby niedokrwiennej serca, począwszy od MINOCA i INOCA, a także ANOCA, które omawiałem szerzej w odcinku 117 z 12 maja 2023 roku: https://open.spotify.com/episode/37HPbmamx5qiDVN8fUdhth?si=881fb4ec4a9143cb. Niedługo potem, 24 maja 2023 roku, w podcaście Heart ukazała się rozmowa na ten temat, choć bez użycia terminu ANOCA, lecz z rzetelnym omówieniem MINOCA i INOCA: https://open.spotify.com/episode/57BS26FP3UGH0vnb18xasn?si=4e763c576cde47bf. Dziś jednak do słownika dołącza kolejny ważny skrót – SMuRFs-less – określający pacjentów z zawałem serca i ze zwężeniami tętnic wieńcowych, ale pozbawionych klasycznych, modyfikowalnych czynników ryzyka, co opisano po raz pierwszy w JACC we 09/2023: https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacc.2023.06.045. Rok później ukazała się analiza NMR pacjentów po zawale, w której po raz pierwszy pojawiło się samo pojęcie SMuRFs-less: https://www.ejinme.com/article/S0953-6205(23)00297-2/fulltext. Ogromny rezonans wywołał także znakomity tekst Paula Ridkera „SMuRF-less but inflamed”, opublikowany podczas Kongresu ESC, który jednoznacznie łączy zawał bez czynników ryzyka ze stanem zapalnym i podkreśla znaczenie hsCRP: https://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/advance-article-abstract/doi/10.1093/eurheartj/ehaf658/8242429?redirectedFrom=fulltext. Problem SMuRFs-less okazał się klinicznie doniosły – obejmuje ok. 11% wszystkich pacjentów z OZW i ponad 20% chorych ze STEMI, co w Polsce w 2024 roku przełożyło się na ok. 11 tysięcy takich przypadków, zgodnie z danymi z naszej publikacji w Polish Heart Journal: https://journals.viamedica.pl/polish_heart_journal/article/view/108435. Pacjenci ci mają wyższe ryzyko wczesnej śmiertelności, częściej doświadczają zatrzymania krążenia, wstrząsu kardiogennego i powikłań okołozabiegowych, a jednocześnie częściej brakuje u nich tradycyjnych czynników ryzyka, za to częściej występują te nietradycyjne, jak choroby zapalne, obciążenia rodzinne czy zaburzenia psychiczne. Leczenie tych chorych okazuje się mniej zgodne z zaleceniami – rzadziej otrzymują statyny, ACE-I, β-blokery czy leki przeciwpłytkowe – dlatego poprawa rokowania zaczyna się od poprawy terapii, w tym intensyfikacji statyn i zwiększenia stosowania pełnego GDMT. Kluczową rolę w ocenie ryzyka odgrywają trzy markery: LDL-C, hsCRP i LP(a), z których każdy niezależnie przewiduje ryzyko zawału, choć aktualne skale ryzyka uwzględniają jedynie LDL-C, dlatego konieczne jest ich uzupełnienie o hsCRP>3 i LP(a)>30. Wreszcie, coraz większego znaczenia nabiera koncepcja zapalna zawału serca, obejmująca zarówno intensywną kontrolę stanu zapalnego – od leczenia infekcji i dbałości o styl życia, po potencjalne terapie przeciwzapalne w rodzaju kolchicyny czy IL-1β-inhibitorów – jak i pełną modyfikację skal ryzyka, bo pacjent SMuRFs-less, pozbawiony tradycyjnych czynników, ma w pierwszym roku prawie dwukrotnie wyższe ryzyko zgonu niż ten klasyczny, palący tytoń czy z hiperlipidemią. Szczegółowy TRANSKRYPT do odcinka.Podcast jest przeznaczony wyłącznie dla osób z profesjonalnym wykształceniem medycznym.

One Rental At A Time
50 Year Mortgages and $2,000 Stemi Checks

One Rental At A Time

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2025 15:08


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This Week in Cardiology
Nov 07, 2025 This Week in Cardiology

This Week in Cardiology

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 32:17


Listener feedback on non-culprit PCI in STEMI, a major cardiac result in patients on hemodialysis, news on GLP-1 agonists, a dubious stroke trial, and an AHA preview are the topics John Mandrola, MD, discusses in this week's podcast. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a partial transcript or to comment, visit: https://www.medscape.com/twic I Listener Feedback Meta-analysis of MI as a surrogate https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34694318/ Compare Acute Trial https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1701067 DANAMI-3–PRIMULTI 10.1016/S0140-6736(15)60648-1 External Link CULPRIT-SHOCK https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1710261   II  Huge Cardiac News for Patients with ESRD PISCES article EMBARGOED Till 1130 AM EST PISCES Trial www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2513032 REDUCE-IT Trial https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1812792 STRENGTH Trial https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2773120 FISH trial https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/1150094 III Obesity Agents White House announces deal with Lilly and Novo on GLP-1 drugs https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/novo-lilly-shares-rise-trump-obesity-drug-deal-nears-2025-11-06/ Amylin Agonists Amylin Analog Eloralintide Reduces Weight in Phase 2 Trial https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/amylin-analog-eloralintide-reduces-weight-phase-2-trial-2025a1000uqf Eloralintide Phase 2 Study https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(25)02155-5 GLP-1 Comparisons SURMOUNT-5 Trial https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMoa2416394 Tirzepatide vs Semaglutide in 10-year CVD Risk Reduction https://doi.org/10.1093/ehjopen/oeaf117 IV A Problematic Trial in Stroke Care LAMP trial https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2840370 V AHA Preview AHA 2025: Mandrola's Four Trials to Look For https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/aha-2025-mandrolas-four-trials-look-2025a1000u80 You may also like: The Bob Harrington Show with the Stephen and Suzanne Weiss Dean of Weill Cornell Medicine, Robert A. Harrington, MD. https://www.medscape.com/author/bob-harrington Questions or feedback, please contact news@medscape.net

CRTonline Podcast
OPTION-STEMI: Timing of Complete Revascularization During Index Hospitalization in Patients with STEMI and Multivessel Disease

CRTonline Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 16:48


OPTION-STEMI: Timing of Complete Revascularization During Index Hospitalization in Patients with STEMI and Multivessel Disease

JACC Speciality Journals
AI-Enabled ECG Analysis Improves Diagnostic Accuracy and Reduces False STEMI Activations | JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions

JACC Speciality Journals

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 5:34


Abdullah Al-Abcha, MD, social media editor of JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions, and Robert Herman, MD, PhD discuss AI-Enabled ECG Analysis Improves Diagnostic Accuracy and Reduces False STEMI Activations: A Multicenter U.S. Registry, presented as a Late Breaking Clinical Trial at TCT 2025.

Pass ACLS Tip of the Day
The Stroke & Cardiac Chain of Survival

Pass ACLS Tip of the Day

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 4:55


Review the chain of survival for cardiac and stroke emergencies and describe why strong EMS relations and specialized teams have better patient outcomes.The chain of survival for ACLS is the same as was learned in your BLS class.The beginning steps of the Cardiac Emergency and Stroke chain of survival.ACLS's timed goals for first medical contact to PCI for STEMI and door-to-needle for ischemic stroke.Characteristics of areas that have significantly better stroke and out-of-hospital cardiac arrest outcomes.**American Cancer Society (ACS) Fundraiser This is the seventh year that I'm participating in Men Wear Pink to increase breast cancer awareness and raise money for the American Cancer Society's life-saving mission.I hope you'll consider contributing.Every donation makes a difference in the fight against breast cancer! Paul Taylor's ACS Fundraiser Page: http://main.acsevents.org/goto/paultaylorTHANK YOU for your support! Good luck with your ACLS class!Links: Buy Me a Coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/paultaylor Free Prescription Discount Card - Get your free drug discount card to save money on prescription medications for you and your pets: https://safemeds.vip/savePass ACLS Web Site - Other ACLS-related resources: https://passacls.com@Pass-ACLS-Podcast on LinkedIn

One Rental At A Time
Are $2,000 Stemi Checks

One Rental At A Time

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 13:24


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Pass ACLS Tip of the Day
Prehospital Capabilities and EMS Destination Protocols for STEMI & Stroke

Pass ACLS Tip of the Day

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 6:01


Prehospital EMS capabilities and why paramedic-staffed ALS ambulances make a difference in the early identification & treatment of STEMI and stroke.The chain of survival for a cardiac emergency and stroke.ALS ambulances are staffed with paramedics who have training in ACLS skills.Why EMS Destination Protocols for suspected stroke and STEMI make a difference.ACLS's timed benchmarks for:point of first medical contact to PCI for ST elevation MI;door to tPA for ischemic stroke; andonset of symptoms to EVT for LVO strokes.Why EMS should bypass a close hospital to transport a STEMI or suspected stroke patient to a hospital capable of 24/7 PCI or a certified stroke center.Check out the Pod Resource page at passacls.com for links to the "EMS On Air" podcast for links to episodes that look at EMS's role in stroke outcomes in the rural vs urban area.**American Cancer Society (ACS) Fundraiser This is the seventh year that I'm participating in Men Wear Pink to increase breast cancer awareness and raise money for the American Cancer Society's life-saving mission.I hope you'll consider contributing.Every donation makes a difference in the fight against breast cancer! Paul Taylor's ACS Fundraiser Page: http://main.acsevents.org/goto/paultaylorTHANK YOU for your support! Good luck with your ACLS class!Links: Buy Me a Coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/paultaylor Free Prescription Discount Card - Get your free drug discount card to save money on prescription medications for you and your pets: https://safemeds.vip/savePass ACLS Web Site - Other ACLS-related resources: https://passacls.com@Pass-ACLS-Podcast on LinkedIn

The Podcast by KevinMD
Why nurse-initiated sepsis protocols are transforming patient care and hospital efficiency

The Podcast by KevinMD

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 18:54


Chief nursing officer Rhonda Collins discusses her article "Nurse-initiated protocols for sepsis: a strategic imperative for patient care and hospital operations." Rhonda explains why sepsis, the leading cause of death in U.S. hospitals and a $62 billion annual burden, demands the same urgency as stroke and STEMI. She highlights the power of nurse-initiated standing orders to speed recognition and treatment, reduce ED congestion, improve outcomes and cut costs. Drawing on real-world results from Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, she shows how standardized sepsis protocols supported by FDA-cleared technology reduced mortality by 39 percent, shortened length of stay and saved thousands per patient. Rhonda emphasizes that national standardization, objective tools and empowering nurses to practice at the top of their license are essential to making sepsis the "third S" in emergency care. Our presenting sponsor is Microsoft Dragon Copilot. Microsoft Dragon Copilot, your AI assistant for clinical workflow, is transforming how clinicians work. Now you can streamline and customize documentation, surface information right at the point of care, and automate tasks with just a click. Part of Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare, Dragon Copilot offers an extensible AI workspace and a single, integrated platform to help unlock new levels of efficiency. Plus, it's backed by a proven track record and decades of clinical expertise, and it's built on a foundation of trust. It's time to ease your administrative burdens and stay focused on what matters most with Dragon Copilot, your AI assistant for clinical workflow. VISIT SPONSOR → https://aka.ms/kevinmd SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended

RCEM Learning
September 2025

RCEM Learning

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 57:12


Happy September! This month for the September 2025 episode of the RCEM Learning Podcast Andy and Dave are talking about AI interpretation of ECG findings and managing acute asthma exacerbations. We are then going back to Becky and Chris rounding off the second part of their guideline on atrial fibrillation. We'll then end with New Online. If you'd like to email us, please feel free to do so here. After listening, complete a short quiz to have your time accredited for CPD at the RCEMLearning website! (02:13) New in EM - AI vs doctor in cath lab activations Accuracy of cath lab activation decisions for STEMI-equivalent and mimic ECGs: Physicians vs. AI (Queen of Hearts by PMcardio) (Shroyer et al., 2025) (18:00) Guidelines for EM - ESC Atrial Fibrillation (Part Two) ESC - 2024 ESC Guidelines for the management of atrial fibrillation developed in collaboration with the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS) (ESC, 2024) (39:03) New in EM - Management of acute asthma exacerbations As-Needed Albuterol–Budesonide in Mild Asthma (LaForce et al., 2025) Combination fixed‐dose beta agonist and steroid inhaler as required for adults or children with mild asthma (Cochrane Library, 2021) (54:00) New Online – new articles on RCEMLearning for your CPD Understanding Medical Cannabis: Mechanisms, Indications and Clinical Integration - David Tang Safe Sedation Procedures in Adults - Duncan Russell and Shobhan B Thakore Unusual Agitation in Final Year Student - Cathy Wield and Mark Horowitz

CRTonline Podcast
King and I | S6 E3 | Should EKG be the Discriminator for STEMI

CRTonline Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 17:33


King and I | S6 E3 | Should EKG be the Discriminator for STEMI

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JournalFeed Podcast
Queen of Hearts Vs. Physicians | OMIs To Find LAD Occlusions

JournalFeed Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2025 11:21


The JournalFeed podcast for the week of Sept 1-5, 2025.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 articles we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.Tuesday Spoon Feed:The Queen of Hearts AI (QoH AI) model beat both emergency physicians (EPs) and cardiologists at deciding who needs immediate catheterization for certain STEMI-equivalents and STEMI-mimics—88.9% accuracy vs. ~66%—promising fewer missed occlusion myocardial infarctions (OMIs) and fewer unnecessary activations.Wednesday Spoon Feed:Reliance on STEMI criteria alone misses a substantial proportion of LAD occlusions, while expert and AI ECG interpretation achieved earlier and more accurate detection, with 100% sensitivity for LAD occlusion MI in this study.

Dr. Baliga's Internal Medicine Podcasts
Beta Blockers in MI: Old Drug, New Lens, Possible Win

Dr. Baliga's Internal Medicine Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2025 4:49


Practical EMS
116 | Unique roles in the ER | EKG tech and scribe | How to avoid burnout

Practical EMS

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2025 30:48


We talk about stat vs routine EKG orders as well as metrics that they are always working to hit on timeWhen EKG's are not done on time the source of the problem needs to be found, sometimes it is the providers' fault for not realizing the EKG order had not been placed We talk about how we should communicate between provider and EKG tech and how much info we like to get as providersI talk about how providers need to become good at task switching frequently and this includes signing EKG'sWe talk about the responsibility of the PA or NP to sign EKG's (calling STEMI's or deciding not a STEMI) and how this responsibility is currently in the hands of the physicians onlySean talks about how important EKG's can still fall through the cracks at times and people will still point the blame all the way back to the EKG techIt's important to make sure you do your job well and then realize some things are out of your handsCheyenne talks about an experience she had with an end-of-life patient she cared forEven being just peripherally involved in a patient's care can really affect you emotionallyAvoiding burnout:Cheyenne likes to go to the gym or hang out at home with her dogsSean talks about how he avoids burnout doing a job that can sometimes be repetitiveSean also talks about the importance of calmness in front of patients, even when an EKG might be alarmingDon't sweat the small things, especially in the ED, everyone is under a lot of stress, and you can't allow a small comment from a stressed-out coworker to get under your skin and make you spiral Sean talks about some methods to reassure patients despite not being able to diagnose their EKG We talk about the importance of stress management in the ED so that you can think clearly about the next patientIt is not your emergency, we must be the calm in the stormSupport the showFull show notes can be found here: Episodes - Practical EMS - Content for EMTs, PAs, ParamedicsMost efficient online EKG course here: Practical EKG Interpretation - Practical EMS earn 4 CME and learn the fundamentals through advanced EKG interpretation in under 4 hours. If you want to work on your nutrition, increase your energy, improve your physical and mental health, I highly recommend 1st Phorm. Check them out here so they know I sent you. 1st Phorm | The Foundation of High Performance Nutrition Everything you hear today from myself and my guests is opinion only and doesn't represent any organizations or companies that any of us are affiliated with. The stories you hear have been modified to protect patient privacy and any resemblance to real individuals is coincidental. This is for educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice nor used to diagnose any medical or healthcare conditions.

Pass ACLS Tip of the Day
The Chain of Survival for Cardiac & Stroke Emergencies

Pass ACLS Tip of the Day

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 4:55


The chain of survival for ACLS is the same as was learned in your BLS class.The beginning steps of the Cardiac Emergency and Stroke chain of survival.ACLS's timed goals for first medical contact to PCI for STEMI and door-to-needle for ischemic stroke.Characteristics of areas that have significantly better stroke and out-of-hospital cardiac arrest outcomes.**American Cancer Society (ACS) Fundraiser This is the seventh year that I'm participating in Men Wear Pink to increase breast cancer awareness and raise money for the American Cancer Society's life-saving mission.I hope you'll consider contributing.Every donation makes a difference in the fight against breast cancer! Paul Taylor's ACS Fundraiser Page: http://main.acsevents.org/goto/paultaylorTHANK YOU for your support! Good luck with your ACLS class!Links: Buy Me a Coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/paultaylor Free Prescription Discount Card - Get your free drug discount card to save money on prescription medications for you and your pets: https://safemeds.vip/savePass ACLS Web Site - Other ACLS-related resources: https://passacls.com@Pass-ACLS-Podcast on LinkedIn

JACC Speciality Journals
Revascularization strategies in ST-elevation myocardial infarction with multivessel disease - temporal trends, patient profiles, and outcomes | JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions

JACC Speciality Journals

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 6:56


Felix Lindberg, MD, PhD and Abdullah Al-Abcha, MD discuss revascularization strategies in ST-elevation myocardial infarction with multivessel disease - temporal trends, patient profiles, and outcomes.

JACC Speciality Journals
Revascularization Strategies in ST-Elevation MI with Multivessel Disease | JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions

JACC Speciality Journals

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 6:56


Felix Lindberg, MD, PhD and Abdullah Al-Abcha, MD discuss revascularization strategies in ST-elevation myocardial infarction with multivessel disease - temporal trends, patient profiles, and outcomes.

Rapid Response RN
142: High Risk PCI for STEMI With Guests Sarah Vance and Caitlyn Nichols

Rapid Response RN

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 66:12


One unstable patient, three departments, and every nurse on alert... Let's break down what really happens during a high-risk STEMI. This episode follows the case of a 62-year old patient from ER to the Cath Lab to the ICU. Nurses Sarah Vance and Caitlyn Nichols help us explore the role of nurses in each stage of care, from stabilizing the patient to placing an Impella device.We cover everything from IV placement and medications to monitoring patients through each phase of care. Learn how to prepare patients for the Cath Lab, manage complications like V-fib and bleeding post-PCI, and support the next team during handoffs. This is a must-listen for nurses involved in cardiac care!Topics discussed in this episode:Case presentation of a 62-year old patientER nurse priorities for STEMI patientsInitial treatment and stabilizationWhy “M.O.N.A.” is an outdated practicePreparing the patient for the Cath Lab teamCath Lab nurse responsibilities and role during PCIHigh-risk PCI vs. standard PCIManaging common complicationsTransitioning from Cath Lab to ICUICU nurse priorities for post-PCI patientsImpella placement and monitoringManaging reperfusion arrhythmiasLong-term care and getting patients off the ImpellaPatient and family educationConnect with Sarah Vance:https://www.instagram.com/iseeu_nurse/Connect with Caitlyn Nichols:https://www.instagram.com/icunursingnotesbycaitlyn/Mentioned in this episode:CONNECT

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Pass ACLS Tip of the Day
EMS and Transportation to the Most Appropriate Facility

Pass ACLS Tip of the Day

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 6:01


The chain of survival for a cardiac emergency and stroke start the same:1. preparedness & recognition of an emergency;2. activation of EMS;3. delivery of Advanced Life Support; and4. transporting to the most appropriate facility.ALS ambulances are staffed with paramedics who have training in ACLS skills.Why EMS "Destination Protocols" for suspected stroke and STEMI make a difference.ACLS's timed benchmarks for:point of first medical contact to PCI for ST elevation MI;door to tPA for ischemic stroke; andonset of symptoms to EVT for LVO strokes.Why EMS should bypass a close hospital to transport a STEMI or suspected stroke patient to a hospital capable of 24/7 PCI or a certified stroke center.Good luck with your ACLS class!Links: Buy Me a Coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/paultaylor Practice ECG rhythms at Dialed Medics - https://dialedmedics.com/Free Prescription Discount Card - Download your free drug discount card to save money on prescription medications for you and your pets: https://safemeds.vipPass ACLS Web Site - Episode archives & other ACLS-related podcasts: https://passacls.com@Pass-ACLS-Podcast on LinkedIn Check out the Pod Resource page at passacls.com for links to the "EMS On Air" podcast for links to episodes that look at EMS's role in stroke outcomes in the rural vs urban area.

JACC Speciality Journals
Stent-Retriever Thrombectomy in STEMI With Large Thrombus Burden: The RETRIEVE AMI Randomized Trial | JACC: Advances

JACC Speciality Journals

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 3:12


Darshan H. Brahmbhatt, Podcast Editor of JACC: Advances, discusses a recently published original research paper on Stent-Retriever Thrombectomy in STEMI With Large Thrombus Burden: The RETRIEVE AMI Randomized Trial.

JACC Podcast
Plaque Vulnerability and Risk Factors | JACC Deep Dive

JACC Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 5:38


In this JACC Deep Dive, Harlan M. Krumholz, MD, SM, FACC reviews a study by Covani, et al that uses OCT imaging in over 1,500 ACS patients to show how increasing cardiovascular risk factor burden—like smoking, diabetes, and hypertension—is strongly associated with vulnerable plaque features such as thin caps, inflammation, and rupture. The findings were most pronounced in STEMI patients and reinforce the biological impact of cumulative risk. Reviewers found the core results intuitive but pushed for deeper mechanistic insights, leading to a stronger final paper with improved clarity, additional analyses, and a more nuanced understanding of how traditional risk factors shape plaque instability.

Heart Sounds with Shelley Wood
Top Cardiology News for June 2025

Heart Sounds with Shelley Wood

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 13:08


The TCTMD news team share their h, from troponin spikes in exercise to GLP-1s in PAD, STEMI delays, and the legacy of Dimitrios Karmpaliotis.

JACC Podcast
Monotherapy in HBR Patients: What STOPDAPT-3 Tells Us | JACC Baran

JACC Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 31:30


Hosts Mitsuaki Sawano, MD, Kentaro Ejiri, MD, and Nobuhiro Ikemura, MD, welcome Yuki Obayashi, MD, of Leiden University Medical Center, to discuss findings from the STOPDAPT-3 trial. Dr. Obayashi highlights that, among ACS patients—including those with HBR or STEMI—aspirin and clopidogrel monotherapy after 1 month of DAPT resulted in similar rates of ischemic and bleeding events. These results support flexible, patient-centered antiplatelet strategies beyond the acute phase.

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Pass ACLS Tip of the Day
The Chain of Survival for Cardiac & Stroke Emergencies

Pass ACLS Tip of the Day

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 4:55


The chain of survival for ACLS is the same as was learned in your BLS class.The beginning steps of the Cardiac Emergency and Stroke chain of survival.ACLS's timed goals for first medical contact to PCI for STEMI and door-to-needle for ischemic stroke.Characteristics of areas that have significantly better stroke and out-of-hospital cardiac arrest outcomes.Good luck with your ACLS class!Links: Buy Me a Coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/paultaylor Practice ECG rhythms at Dialed Medics - https://dialedmedics.com/Free Prescription Discount Card - Download your free drug discount card to save money on prescription medications for you and your pets: https://safemeds.vipPass ACLS Web Site - Episode archives & other ACLS-related podcasts: https://passacls.com@Pass-ACLS-Podcast on LinkedIn

EM LOGIC
EM Logic Episode #39: ACS ECG Logic

EM LOGIC

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 17:16


In Episode #39 of EM Logic, Dr. Pregerson discusses occlusion MIs (OMI) that are missed by STEMI criteria. One-fourth to one-third of NSTEMIs are actually missed acute coronary occlusions, which would be best treated with emergent reperfusion. Read more details here in the Show Notes.

Pass ACLS Tip of the Day
EMS and Transportation to the Most Appropriate Facility

Pass ACLS Tip of the Day

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 6:01


The chain of survival for a cardiac emergency and stroke start the same:1. preparedness & recognition of an emergency;2. activation of EMS;3. delivery of Advanced Life Support; and4. transporting to the most appropriate facility.ALS ambulances are staffed with paramedics who have training in ACLS skills.Why EMS "Destination Protocols" for suspected stroke and STEMI make a difference.ACLS's timed benchmarks for:point of first medical contact to PCI for ST elevation MI;door to tPA for ischemic stroke; andonset of symptoms to EVT for LVO strokes.Why EMS should bypass a close hospital to transport a STEMI or suspected stroke patient to a hospital capable of 24/7 PCI or a certified stroke center.Check out the Pod Resource page at passacls.com for links to the "EMS On Air" podcast for links to episodes that look at EMS's role in stroke outcomes in the rural vs urban area.Good luck with your ACLS class!Links: Buy Me a Coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/paultaylor Practice ECG rhythms at Dialed Medics - https://dialedmedics.com/Free Prescription Discount Card - Download your free drug discount card to save money on prescription medications for you and your pets: https://safemeds.vipPass ACLS Web Site - Episode archives & other ACLS-related podcasts: https://passacls.com@Pass-ACLS-Podcast on LinkedIn

Cardionerds
418. CardioNerds x CSWG – LV Unloading in AMI-Shock with Dr. Navin Kapur, Dr. Shashank Sinha & Dr. Rachna Kataria

Cardionerds

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 23:25


In this webinar, the CardioNerds collaborated with the Cardiogenic Shock Working Group (CSWG) to discuss LV unloading and the updated AMI guidelines, which upgraded transvalvular flow pumps to a Class 2A recommendation in AMI shock. Dr. Rachel Goodman and Dr. Gurleen Kaur from CardioNerds were joined by Dr. Navin Kapur (Tufts Medical Center), Dr. Shashank Sinha (INOVA Fairfax Hospital), and Dr. Rachna Kataria (Brown University) from the CSWG. Together, they explore a case of an older woman who presented with inferior STEMI and was found to have complete occlusion of an anomalous single coronary artery originating from the right coronary cusp and supplying the entire left ventricle. She was treated with DES to the anomalous RCA. Her course was complicated by AMI shock with re-occlusion of the DES, which was treated with thrombectomy and balloon angioplasty. An IABP was placed. After transfer to a tertiary care center, a pulmonary artery catheter revealed a CI of 0.96. With worsening shock, rising lactate, and end organ dysfunction, the team proceeded with VA-ECMO and Impella CP for LV unloading. Her lactate subsequently normalized. Produced by CardioNerds in collaboration with the Cardiogenic Shock Working Group. CardioNerds Cardiac Critical Care PageCardioNerds Episode PageCardioNerds AcademyCardionerds Healy Honor Roll CardioNerds Journal ClubSubscribe to The Heartbeat Newsletter!Check out CardioNerds SWAG!Become a CardioNerds Patron!

Inside EMS
Not your average sugar rush: EMS strategies for DKA

Inside EMS

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 23:45


This week on the Inside EMS podcast, hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson tackle a metabolic monster that every EMS provider needs to master: diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). They kick off with a common (but critical) 911 scenario: a 19-year-old with a history of Type 1 diabetes, confusion, vomiting and a blood sugar of 500. Sound familiar? Kelly dives into the physiology of DKA, explaining how glucose can be sky-high while cells starve, triggering fat breakdown and ketone production that spirals into life-threatening acidosis. The hosts hit the must-know pathophysiology, signs and symptoms (hello, Kussmaul breathing!), and what providers often miss — like dehydration, vomiting and abdominal pain. They break down how to spot DKA with capnography and EKG changes, especially when hyperkalemia mimics a STEMI. From EMS management tips (don't shut down those fast respirations!) to fluid resuscitation caveats, this is a crash course in saving DKA patients before they crash. Whether you're running calls or managing chronic patients, this episode arms you with the clinical know-how and common-sense insight to handle DKA with confidence. Memorable quotes  “We're starting to see more increasing calls for type one diabetes, insulin-dependent type two diabetes ... and we need to be able to understand what we're doing. — Chris Cebollero “One of the big clues in the scenario is the vomiting. Lots of DKA patients will have vomiting and abdominal pain.” — Kelly Grayson “A lot of times, these hyperkalemia patients and these acidotic patients are going to be handled just fine by correcting their fluid deficits and correcting their glucose with an insulin drip. Just getting their glucose back down to normal level is going to manage the lion's share of the hyperkalemia.” — Kelly Grayson Enjoying the show? Email theshow@ems1.com to suggest episode ideas or to pitch someone as a guest!

Rapid Response RN
133: Transitioning from ED to Rapid Response with Aidan RN

Rapid Response RN

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 33:29


Rapid response nurses don't just handle codes — they help prevent them from happening. Contrary to popular belief, Rapid Response Nursing is not just sprinting from code blue the next and neither is ER nursing. While there are a lot of similarities between these two specialties in Nursing, there are a lot of differences too. In this episode, Aidan RN shares what it was like to transition from the fast-paced ER to the world of rapid response.We discuss what sets rapid response apart, the mindset shifts that helped him make the switch, and break down cases where their quick action made all the difference — including a subdural hematoma caught just in time, a STEMI with an unusual presentation, and a patient whose only symptom was neck pain.Whether you're calling rapid response or considering the role yourself, don't miss this conversation on the skills and challenges that define rapid response nursing!Topics discussed in this episode:Why transition from ER to rapid response?Differences between ER and rapid response nursingCase study: discovering a subdural hematomaThe role of intuition in rapid response nursingBest practices to work with rapid response nursesAdvice to nurses considering Rapid Response NursingLearn more about what it's like to be a Rapid Response Nurse!https://www.aacn.org/blog/exploring-the-world-of-rapid-response-nursesMentioned in this episode:CONNECT

Cardionerds
413. Case Report: Cardiac Sarcoidosis Presenting as STEMI – Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami

Cardionerds

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 12:42


CardioNerds (Dr. Rick Ferraro and Dr. Dan Ambinder) join Dr. Sri Mandava, Dr. David Meister, and Dr. Marissa Donatelle from the Columbia University Division of Cardiology at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami. Expert commentary is provided by Dr. Pranav Venkataraman.   They discuss the following case involving a patient with cardiac sarcoidosis presenting as STEMI:  A 57-year-old man with a history of hyperlipidemia presented with sudden onset chest pain. On admission, he was vitally stable with a normal cardiorespiratory exam but appeared in acute distress and was diffusely diaphoretic. His ECG revealed sinus rhythm, a right bundle branch block (RBBB), and ST elevation in the inferior-posterior leads. He was promptly taken for emergent cardiac catheterization, which identified a complete thrombotic occlusion of the mid-left circumflex artery (LCX) and large obtuse marginal (OM) branch, with no underlying coronary atherosclerotic disease. Aspiration thrombectomy and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) were performed, with one drug-eluting stent placed. An echocardiogram showed a left ventricular ejection fraction (EF) of 31%, hypokinesis of the inferior, lateral, and apical regions, and an apical left ventricular thrombus. The patient was started on triple therapy. A hypercoagulable workup was negative. A cardiac MRI was obtained to further evaluate non-ischemic cardiomyopathy. In conjunction with a subsequent CT chest, the results raised suspicion for cardiac sarcoidosis with systemic involvement. In view of a reduced EF and significant late-gadolinium enhancement, electrophysiology was consulted to evaluate for ICD candidacy. A decision was made to delay ICD implantation until a definitive diagnosis of cardiac sarcoidosis could be established by tissue biopsy. The patient was started on HF-GDMT and discharged with a LifeVest. Close outpatient follow-up with cardiology and electrophysiology was arranged.  US Cardiology Review is now the official journal of CardioNerds! Submit your manuscript here. CardioNerds Case Reports PageCardioNerds Episode PageCardioNerds AcademyCardionerds Healy Honor Roll CardioNerds Journal ClubSubscribe to The Heartbeat Newsletter!Check out CardioNerds SWAG!Become a CardioNerds Patron! Pearls - Cardiac Sarcoidosis Presenting as STEMI Cardiac sarcoidosis can present with a variety of symptoms, including arrhythmias, heart block, heart failure, or sudden cardiac death. Symptoms can be subtle or mimic other cardiac conditions.  Conduction abnormalities, particularly AV block or ventricular arrhythmias, are common and may be the initial indication of cardiac involvement with sarcoidosis.  The additive value of Echocardiography, FDG-PET, and cardiac MR is indispensable in the diagnostic workup of suspected cardiac sarcoidosis.  Specific role of MRI/PET: Both cardiac MRI and FDG-PET provide a complementary role in the diagnosis of cardiac sarcoidosis. Cardiac MRI is an effective diagnostic screening tool with fairly high sensitivity but is limited by its inability to decipher inflammatory (“active” disease) versus fibrotic myocardium. FDG-PT helps to make this discrimination, refine the diagnosis, and guide clinical management. Ultimately, these studies are most useful when interpreted in the context of other clinical information.  Primary prevention of sudden cardiac death in cardiac sarcoidosis focuses on risk stratification, with ICD placement for high-risk patients. For patients awaiting definitive diagnosis, a LifeVest may be used as a temporary measure to protect from sudden arrhythmic events until an ICD is placed.  Notes - Cardiac Sarcoidosis Presenting as STEMI 1. Is STEMI always a result of coronary artery disease?  By definition, a STEMI is an acute S-T segment elevation myocardial infarction. This occurs when there is occlusion of a major coronary artery, which results in transmural ischemia and damage,

EMS 20/20
Phony Chest Pain

EMS 20/20

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 83:38


Chest pain? Check. Sus ECG? Check. STEMI? Not check. A very tired Chris and a nerded out Spencer (12-leads... go figure) give MAXIMUM effort in today's call with a curious conclusion.

This Week in Cardiology
Feb 21 2025 This Week in Cardiology

This Week in Cardiology

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 28:43


Blanking period after AF ablation, periprocedural MI after PCI in non-STEMI, predicting AF after ischemic stroke, and the proper standards for mitral valve repair in primary mitral regurgitation are the topics John Mandrola, MD, discusses in today's podcast. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a partial transcript or to comment, visit: https://www.medscape.com/twic I AF blanking period CIRCA DOSE Research letter https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIRCEP.124.013232 Circa-Dose https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.119.042622 COMPARE CRYO  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacep.2024.03.021 Mohanty et al  10.1016/j.hrthm.2024.08.011 Ruzieh, Foy, Mandrola Patients' Lives Don't Pause for Blanking Periods https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ahjo.2024.100497 II Periprocedural MI and Future events Circulation paper https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.124.070729 III AI to detect AF related stroke eClinical Medicine Paper  https://www.thelancet.com/journals/eclinm/article/PIIS2589-5370(25)00050-1/fulltext IV Mitral Valve Repair JACC paper -- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacc.2024.10.108 You may also like: The Bob Harrington Show with the Stephen and Suzanne Weiss Dean of Weill Cornell Medicine, Robert A. Harrington, MD. https://www.medscape.com/author/bob-harrington Questions or feedback, please contact news@medscape.net