The ECG in the Figure was obtained from a 23-year-old male who presented with a several day history of atypical chest pain. His ECG was interpreted as consistent with an early repolarization variant. Should anything else be considered in the differential?
The diagnosis of hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, is achieved by clinical inquiry rather than laboratory testing, though quantitative metrics are available for clinical research.
Neck pain is common among the general population. Half of those patients who report this symptom have persistent complaints at 1 year. At particular risk for persistent neck pain are those ages 45-59 years, those with chronic low back pain, and patients who ride their bicycles regularly.
Survival benefits in the first year after acute MI, in patients 65 years or older, seem to differ according to specific ACE I prescribed.
The authors present a thorough review of the anatomy, critical features of the physical examination, and indications for further diagnostic testing in a patient who has sustained a traumatic knee injury.
A new, and as of yet unpublished study, has raised increased concern about the relationship between rofecoxib (Vioxx), Mercks blockbuster COX-2 inhibitor, and cardiovascular events.
