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Dr. Lorrel Brown discusses the Hypertensive Crisis by first defining hypertension. She then defines hypertensive crisis as having severely elevated blood pressure with end-organ damage. After, she discusses the pathophysiology of end organ damage along with the different treatment approaches for hypertensive crisis. Finally, she finishes her presentation with a few case reports.
Read MoreDr. Mokshagundam presents Lipid Disorders by going over basic aspects of lipoprotein transport and metabolism and how it can be problematic. He then discusses the recommendations for managing lipid disorders.
Dr. Lorrel Brown presents Aortic Stenosis by first describing how medicine cannot fix a mechanical problem. She then describes the symptoms of aortic stenosis along with the mainstays of treatment: diuresis, after load reduction, and avoiding hemoydynamic shifts.
Read MoreDr. Abramov covers acute decompensated heart failure. starting with a review of the underlying pathophysiology and treatment. He then dives into the the roles of diuretics and beta blockers in acute exacerbations. Finally, he discusses indications for referring a patient to a heart failure specialist along with primary prevention measures.
Read MoreLouisville Lectures welcomes you to the fourth phase of our Boot Camp series. We continue presenting high-yield, critical topics that are useful to starting interns.
This week, we will look at two highly anticipated videos, Common Intern Issues by Dr. Bryan Moffett and Discussing DNR Issues by Dr. Lori Earnshaw.
If you missed phase one, two, or three, now is your chance to view them.
Dr. Bryan Moffett examines common issues interns may face. He begins by discussing how to approach calls. He then examines areas like Diabetes, Insulin therapy, Pain management, Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA), Chest Pain, Hypotension, HTN Blood Pressure, Dsyphea/Hypoxia, Agitation, Diarrhea, and Insomnia
Dr. Lori Earnshaw covers how to conduct a clear, effective discussion of DNR including indications and outcomes of CPR and how to approach conflicts about code status in a case-based method.
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Louisville Lectures welcomes you to the third phase of our Boot Camp series. We continue presenting high-yield, critical topics that are useful to starting interns.
This week, we will look at two highly anticipated videos, Acute Kidney Injury by Dr. George Aronoff and Acute Mental Status Changes by Dr. Charlene Mitchell.
If you missed phase one & two, now is your chance to view them.
In this Lecture, Dr. George Aronoff provides a working definition of acute kidney injury and discusses relative risks of AKI, a practical clinical algorithm for diagnosis and a rapid approach to treatment.
Click here to claim your CME credit after viewing the presentation.
In this Lecture, Dr. Charlene Mitchell gives a thorough talk on altered mental status including clinical features, risk factors, epidemiology, pathogenesis, management and prevention. A must for all house staff officers, intensivists and hospitalists!
Click here to claim your CME credit after viewing the presentation.
Some items in this lecture may have come from the lecturer’s personal academic files or have been cited in-line or at the end of the lecture. For more information, see our citation page.
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In our second installment of the Boot Camp Series, Dr. Lederer covers electrolyte emergencies and Dr. Nunly covers assessing a seriously ill patient. This is perfect for a starting intern or upper level resident!
Read MoreAs we welcome a new class of interns this July, our Louisville Lectures team wanted to highlight some of our most-viewed lectures. Our Boot Camp series will cover high-yield, critical topics that are useful to starting interns. We are starting with some basic EKG concepts and arrhythmia emergencies. Dr. Martin Espinoza and Dr. Lorrell Brown deliver two highly-watched videos.
Read MoreIn this lecture, Dr. Lorrel Brown takes time to discuss the indications, mechanics, and physiology of mechanical circulatory support. She provides a great introduction for internists to some of the most advanced ICU therapies. Dr. Lorrel Brown covers evidence and indications for various modalities like IABP (intra-aortic balloon pump), ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation), and percutaneous VAD (ventricular assist device).
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