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Reasoning during the COVID-19 pandemic

The Clinical Problem Solvers

No prior history of atrial fibrillation – just hypertension and diabetes. Would I’ve been able to reason my way to his underlying diagnosis from the initial data? I find it awe-inspiring to listen to clinicians pick up on subtle clues and use both intuitive and analytic reasoning to reach a final diagnosis.

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Problem Representation

The Clinical Problem Solvers

A problem representation (PR, or Summary Statement) is an evolving, concise summary that highlights the defining features of a case , helping clinicians generate a focused differential diagnosis and identify the next steps in diagnosis and treatment. His past medical history is significant for hypertension and diabetes mellitus.

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Arterial vs. Venous Ulcers of the Lower Extremity

Vascular Physician

Hypertension and smoking are two major risk factors that may damage the most inner part of the arteries called the intima, leading to local inflammation and fibrosis that increase the resistance of the vessels and therefore restrict blood flow. Symptoms may be exacerbated by obesity, inactivity, metabolic diseases, pregnancy, and aging.

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Substance Use Disorder in Aging and Serious Illness: A Podcast with Katie Fitzgerald Jones, Jessica Merlin, Devon Check

GeriPal

Eric: And Alex, we’re going to be talking about substance use disorder and serious illness and aging, with three amazing experts. Eric: So, before we jump into the topic of substance use disorder in aging and serious illness, I think someone has a song request. Transcript Eric: Welcome to the GeriPal podcast. This is Eric Widera.

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Whoop! There It Is: A Pertinent Pediatric Pertussis Podcast

PEMBlog

Pertussis infection in infants and children: Clinical features and diagnosis. In this episode, we’ll go over clinical presentation, diagnosis management, infection control, and post exposure protocols. So respiratory complications include apnea, secondary bacterial pneumonia, and pulmonary hypertension.

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