A 67-year-old man presents with profound generalized weakness and inability to move his extremities or get out of bed. He has a history of hypertension, chronic kidney disease, substance use…
Key Points: Unstable bradyarrhythmias can quickly lead to shock, irreversible end-organ damage, or cardiac arrest if not addressed promptly. Do not focus solely on the heart rate. Assess perfusion and…
A 50-year-old man decides to get “his life in order” for the new year. He quits smoking, decides to eat healthier, exercise more, and to be more compliant with his…