…previously known as central pontine myelinolysis. Excessively rapid correction of sodium can result in catastrophic demyelination of pontine neurons. Acute Hyponatremia (<48 hours duration): Rapid…

…can radiate to the neck, shoulders, and arms, sometimes following the trapezius ridge [2]. Distinguishing Features: Recognition may be aided by the pain not being…

…rest. The symptom may be described as pain, aching, cramping, numbness or fatigue. The symptomatic territory is usually distal to the arterial obstruction: Buttock, hip…

…after 3 minutes of standing to determine if orthostatic hypotension is present. High risk features on history include: New onset of chest discomfort, abdominal pain…

…acute chest pain or chest discomfort, with associated manifestations of myocardial ischaemia. In pregnancy, the clinical presentation of ACS is generally similar to that in…

…Brugada syndrome. This disorder is easy to diagnose with a simple blood test and the ST segment elevations resolve after normalization of potassium levels. Brugada…

…Similarity to previous documented angina or myocardial infarction. Atherosclerotic and thromboembolic risk factors. Relevant predispositions, such as connective tissue disease. No single pain descriptor is…

…hypertension, defined as blood pressure ≥160/110 mmHg Headache that does not respond to medication Visual disturbance Persistent severe epigastric pain Pulmonary oedema Thrombocytopenia, with…

…during the examination. Work related musculoskeletal disorders are a common cause of pain and sickness absence for ultrasound practitioners (Harrison et al). When performing emergency…

…proBNP are more frequent in this pattern. Endothelial dysfunction may contribute to both microvascular and epicardial vasomotor disorders. Endothelial activation can promote the release of…