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A Comprehensive Guide to CT-Angiogram of the Heart-Part 1

Rao Doctor

Earlier, I had written a similar detailed article about diagnosing coronary artery disease- you can access it here- Understanding Angiography of Heart. This non-invasive procedure is primarily employed to diagnose various heart conditions, especially in cases where traditional imaging methods may be inadequate.

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How to Improve Your Venous Circulation with Compression Therapy

Vascular Physician

Compression therapy during pregnancy should be used under the guidance of a healthcare professional. At the Vascular Institute of the Rockies, we have an experienced medical team that is well equipped to diagnose and treat venous disorders. Can compression therapy be used during pregnancy?

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Dysphagia Revisited: A Podcast with Raele Donetha Robison and Nicole Rogus-Pulia

GeriPal

Eric: Well, before we talk about dysphagia and revisit it, which is also interesting, because this is our first podcast, I think on dysphagia, but we’ve talked about it before on GeriPal, in our blog. You see something on a bedside swallow, or on a FEES, you’re diagnosing what you think it is. Raele: I do. I have one.

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Fever FAQs (contd.)- Signs, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

Rao Doctor

One of the primary tools used in diagnosing fever is the thermometer, an instrument that measures body temperature. Fever can present alongside other symptoms, such as chills and fatigue, which may help in diagnosing the underlying cause. Fever is a common indication that the body is fighting off infection.

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What is going on with MAID in Canada? Bill Gardner, Leonie Herx, & Sonu Gaind

GeriPal

The last time we had you on the podcast, Bill, you talked about your cancer diagnosis and a personal experience with MAID, which you also, we’ll have a link to your blog post too about this as well. Eric: Well, I wonder if we can contextualize this. You’re on mute, Bill. So I am kind of involved in this in two ways.

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Avoiding the Uncanny Valley in Serious Illness Communication: Josh Briscoe

GeriPal

Stop thinking the physical exam or the differential diagnose, whatever, and just be there. Not a lot of blogs out there. The post Avoiding the Uncanny Valley in Serious Illness Communication: Josh Briscoe appeared first on A Geriatrics and Palliative Care Podcast for Every Healthcare Professional. Josh: Yeah.

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What can we learn from simulations? Amber Barnato

GeriPal

As we’ve written about on GeriPal when we were a blog (a decade ago!) They look at the signs and symptoms, they do a physical exam, maybe some lab tests or some imaging. And if the doctors still come up with different diagnoses or perceptions of what’s happening with the patient and or treatment plans, that’s all on them.