The sound of silence

by Troels on May 24, 2011

in Case Studies

Case Study 2, part I: A 54 years old male was transferred for further evaluation of chest pain. During a couple of weeks he had been experiencing chest pain on exertion with increasing frequency. He was on treatment with warfarin and dual antiplatelet therapy due to atrial fibrillation and suspected unstable angina. On admission the [...]

84 year old male found at home

by Mathias on April 22, 2011

in Case Studies

Case Study 1: The tracing above from a 84 year old man found somnolent at home. The family was unable to establish contact during the day so Emergency Medical Services (EMS) was contacted. Initially the patient appeared dry and warm. The blood pressure was 80/40, the pulse weak and the respiration rapid. No information about [...]