Critically Appraised Topics: Optimal dosing of acetazolamide in the prophylaxis of acute mountain sickness (AMS)?
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Dr. Leary, D.O., looks into the literature on Diamox in acutemountain sickness.
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Sean Leary, D.O.
EMConference: Scary EKG Findings & Syncope
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Dr. Leary, D.O., discusses how to interpret the EKG in a patient who presents with syncope.
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Treatment of Hypertensive Emergencies
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Last week, we briefly defined hypertensive emergency as acute blood pressure elevation (SBP >180 and/or DBP>120) with evidence of end-organ damage. (Remember, hypertensive urgency is the same blood pressure elevation without end-organ damage). Once we have identified a hypertensive emergency, what are our best treatment options? Below is a quick guide (not comprehensive) to some go-to options.
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Defining Hypertensive Crisis
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The next two weeks, we will be reviewing basics of hypertensive crisis (ie severe acute hypertension). Here we start with the real basic basics - defining the conditions.
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