A 58-year-old male with PMH of hypertension, is brought into…
A 58-year-old male with PMH of hypertension, is brought into the ED by his family for evaluation of headache, nausea, blurry vision, and confusion. Blood pressure is 235/130 mmHg. A fundoscopic exam shows retinal hemorrhages, exudates, and papilledema. These findings would suggest which of the following conditions?
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A 20-year-old male presents to the primary care office for a routine wellness visit and is without complaints. The patient states that he feels entirely well, denies recent acute illness, and has no significant PMH. On physical examination, heart rate is noted to be irregular. A baseline EKG is obtained. Based on this rhythm strip (see image below), what is your initial diagnosis?
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A 64-year-old female with PMH of hyperthyroidism presents to her primary care physician with new-onset palpitations. The patient states that she has intermittent palpitations, and she is worried about heart disease. She is currently asymptomatic and reports no chest pain or shortness of breath. An EKG is obtained (see image below). Vital signs reveal a T 98.6° F, BP 134/88 mm Hg, HR 108 beats/min, and RR 12/min. The pulse is noted to be irregularly irregular. Based on this information, which of the following conditions is the most likely diagnosis for this patient?
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