

#165 Things We Do For No Reason™ Part 2
4 snips Aug 12, 2019
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Syncope Diagnostic Uncertainty
- Syncope is often a diagnosis of exclusion, requiring comfort with uncertainty.
- Rule out serious conditions, but accept that a definitive cause may not always be found.
Aortic Stenosis Murmur Myth
- The adage about severe aortic stenosis murmurs disappearing is a myth.
- A 1991 study showed nearly all patients with moderate to severe AS had a murmur.
Docusate Ineffectiveness
- Avoid docusate for constipation; it's ineffective and delays proper treatment.
- Use proven options like polyethylene glycol, lactulose, or psyllium instead.