Based at the University Hospitals of Leicester, we serve the educational needs of healthcare practitioners in Acute & Emergency Medicine across the East Midlands, UK
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Cocaine stimulates alpha and beta-adrenergic receptors resulting in increased myocardial oxygen demand and decreased myocardial perfusion – resulting in chest pain.
Wellens Syndrome describes two patterns of deeply inverted or biphasic T-waves in V2 and V3. Over time T-wave changes can evolve from one pattern to the other.
Bradycardias can scare people – especially at the thought of having to do transcutaneous pacing (TCP).
Simulation can often bring out peoples worst fears, but it can also bring about unexpected educational opportunities to practice those skills that you don’t feel so confident on.
A 35 year old female presents to the ED with a 2-hour history of palpitations. Time to REVERT her.
Don't be caught off guard by Hyperkalaemia as it can present in many ways. Be aware of patients with diabetes, AKI or cardiac issues!
Your latest patient has walked into Urgent Care with palpitations and is in a Broad Complex Tachycardia…
Peter is a 14-year-old boy who presented to the ED with sudden onset palpitations whilst getting dressed for school this morning. He feels lightheaded and dizzy.
A 17-year-old has felt palpitations for a couple of hours. Breathing feels slightly tight but has not collapsed.
A 65-year-old male has self-presented to the ED with a history of palpitations for 2 hours. No chest pain or SOB.
