Diagnose on Sight: Swollen Leg

Case: A 58 year-old female presents with a one-day history of worsening right lower extremity pain and swelling, and an acute onset of dyspnea. Her past medical history consists of stage IV renal cell carcinoma diagnosed six months previously. Triage vitals are remarkable for a heart rate of 120 beats per minute and a blood pressure of 68/48 mmHg. What is the diagnosis?

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By Peter Reardon, MD|2016-12-22T18:13:01-08:00Jun 14, 2016|Cardiovascular, Diagnose on Sight|

Ultrasound For the Win! Case – 43-year-old Man with Syncope #US4TW

Welcome to another ultrasound-based case, part of the “Ultrasound For The Win!” (#US4TW) Case Series. In this peer-reviewed case series, we focus on real clinical cases where bedside ultrasound changed management or aided in diagnoses. In this case, a 43-year-old man presents to the Emergency Department after a syncopal episode.

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By Peter Reardon, MD|2017-07-19T00:06:51-07:00Apr 21, 2016|Cardiovascular, Ultrasound, Ultrasound for the Win|