Lisa Filippone M.D.

#EMconf: 24 y.o. with Near Syncope

Editor: 
Andrew Nyce, MD

For the final week of our cardiology module, Dr. Lisa Filippone presented a great case.  A 24 y.o. male  playing basketball developed palpitations, lightheadedness, dizziness and almost 'passed out'.  On arrival to the ED the patient looked well and had no complaints except for palpitations:  HR 190, BP 130/70.  Lungs were clear, heart without an audible murmur and neuro exam was unremarkable.  ECG shown is shown.  What is the diagnosis and treatment?   

Lisa Filippone M.D.
Wed, 09/27/2017 - 9:48pm
Topic: 
Cardiology
Category (Day): 
Thursday

#EMconf: Acute SOB

Editor: 
Andrew Nyce, MD
Richard Byrne, MD

This week at our EM/Cardiology interdisciplinary conference, Dr. Lisa Filippone presented a case of a 75 year old male who presented with acute SOB.  This patient presented to the ED 3 days after a NSTEMI with hypotension and hypoxia.  No injury pattern was identified on his ecg but his CXR was consistent with pulmonary edema.  A bedside ECHO was performed that revealed the diagnosis....

Lisa Filippone M.D.
Thu, 09/21/2017 - 7:47pm
Topic: 
Cardiology
Category (Day): 
Thursday