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Marfan Syndrome

Vacation can be so blissful! But, sometimes, that “EM mind” just won’t turn off.  Have you, like a thirsty vampire, ever glanced at someone’s neck and admired the large external jugular veins?  Do you pack your extra supply of suture…

Chest Pain

Children like to pretend to be grown-ups.  Unfortunately, sometimes they develop grown-up problems (Cholelithiasis, Kidney Stones, and Hypertension).  Additionally, often kids will complain of symptoms that warrant great concern in adults, but often engender apathy when considered in children. Chest…