Hypercyanotic Spells
We are all familiar with Tetralogy of Fallot, primarily because it is a great topic for test writers to torture us with questions about. One of the cool things about pediatric cardiology is that it really makes you consider…
Category Cardiology
Hair Grooming Syncope
One of the great aspects of our jobs is that every day offers a new opportunity to learn. One of my residents taught me something new my last shift in the Peds ED (thank you, Dr. Skefos!)… I honestly do…
Neonatal Resuscitation
It is October and all of the stores have their scariest Halloween devices out… but nothing will make you loose your breath more quickly than a woman delivering precipitously in your ED! When you are awoken from your regular workflow…
Acute Rheumatic Fever – Don’t Forget about it!
We’ve discussed Strep Pharyngitis (12/3/2010) and how in treating it we are primarily focusing on preventing Rheumatic Heart Disease. It is certainly safe to say that we’ve done a great job of reducing…
Don’t be afraid of PGE1
Just mentioning congenital heart disease (CHD) to most physicians causes an involuntary tightening of muscles in regions we dare not mention; yet, given the fact you are often the only one standing at the bedside, you have learned to work…
Syncope
Syncope 15-25% of children experience at least one syncopal episode by young adulthood Heart Disease has been the attributed etiology in as high as 10-28% of these cases Historical features suggestive of Cardiac etiology (similar to adults): Onset with exertion…
Kawasaki Disease
Kawasaki’s Disease (KD) is a condition that is often thought of while “pimping” students, but in clinical practice it is often quickly disregarded. Unfortunately, KD is the leading cause of acquired heart disease in children in the developed world (surpassing…