Vascular Physician

APRIL 22, 2024

How to Prevent a Potentially Fatal Aortic Dissection High blood pressure is a well-known medical condition that many people understand is a risk factor for heart attacks, strokes, and diabetes. Unfortunately, high blood pressure does not always present with symptoms that are noticeable by the patient.

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ER Hypertension Primary Care Medical 52

The Clinical Problem Solvers

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Let’s practice with a case: You are called to admit a 72 year-old woman with hypertension, diabetes, and knee replacement seven days prior who presents with acute, pleuritic chest pain and dyspnea. As you walk down to the ER, you’re already creating a list of possible diagnoses in your mind.

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Clinic Diagnosis Diagnose Utilities 52

GeriPal

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

So elderly people who aspirated, got pneumonia, had an mi, didn’t get hauled off to the emergency room on an ambulance crew so they could die in the ER. He was a terrible diabetic. And he had a deadly fear of being institutionalized, based on his previous present experience. That’s why we did it. His hands were gone.

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Patients IT Patient-Centered Hospital 98

Medical Xpress

JUNE 23, 2025

Heat stroke presents with dry skin, confusion, delirium, very high heart rate, low blood pressure, and body temperature above 40°C (104°F), risking organ failure and requiring immediate cooling. 40°C (101–104°F).

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