Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss the etiology, clinical features of mitral regurgitation. Acute, chronic, management of both, we've got it all! Written by: Dr. Arjun Sharma (Internal Medicine Resident) Reviewed by: Dr. Siddhartha Srivastava (General Internist) and Dr. Aws Almufleh (Cardiologist)Infographic by: Dr. Shannon Gui (Internal Medicine Resident) Support the show

Exploring the complexities of superventricular tachycardia (SVT) including AVRT and AVNRT, understanding symptoms, triggers, and initial assessment methods. Detailed guide on diagnosing SVT with emphasis on rhythm differentiation and diagnostic tests. Strategies for managing SVT such as synchronized cardioversion, vagal maneuvers, medication options, and insights from the Revert trial on a modified balsalva maneuver.

Send us a textIn this episode, we review the etiologies, clinical presentation and treatment of hypothyroidism. We also review the clinical presentation and treatment of myxedema coma - a potentially life threatening illness.Written by: Dr. Mohammed Bucheeri (Internal Medicine Resident)Reviewed by: Dr. Robert Silver (Endocrinology) and Dr. Trevor Jamieson (Internal Medicine)Infographic by: Lucy Lan (Medical Student)Sound editing by: Nafis Hossain (Internal Medicine Resident)Support the show

Send us a textThis week we discuss the clinical criteria required to diagnose neurological death, and the steps to caring for the neurologically deceased organ donor. Support the show

The podcast discusses the clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and management of MSSA and MRSA bacteremia, emphasizing the importance of timely interventions for optimal patient outcomes

Send us a textIn this episode, we take you through a case-based approach to applying the Beer's List medications. We discuss why medication pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics are different in older adults, and cover high risk medications and approach to finding safer alternatives. Support the show

Send us a textWhat does "mad as a hatter" make you think of in medicine? In this episode we go over the nuances of a medical emergency- TCA overdose! Written by Dr. Leah Kosyakovsky (Internal medicine resident at the time of writing, now cardiology fellow). Reviewed by Dr. Pete Wu (General internal medicine and pharmacology/toxicology) and Dr. David Juurlink (General internal medicine and pharmacology/toxicology). Infographic by Dr. Shannon Gui (Internal Medicine Resident). Produced by Dr. Nafis Houssain (Intern Medicine Resident) Support the show

Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss the mechanisms, consequences and treatment of organophosphate poisoning. We include the three stages of organophosphate poisoning and their associated clinical syndromes.Written by: Dr. William Kennedy (IM resident)Reviewed by: Dr. Jonathan Zipursky (Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology) and Dr. Jonathan Dean (General Internal Medicine)Sound editing by: Nathan DoupnikInfographic by: William Kennedy, and edited by Shannon GuiSupport the show

Send us a textIn this episode we cover your approach to the management of acute hypertension as well as the work-up of secondary causes. Support the show

Send us a textToday we discuss one the most common medical diagnoses- hypertension! We take a deep dive in Hypertension Canada guidelines to discuss the diagnosis, symptoms, signs and treatment of primary hypertension. Written by Dr. Ryan Peters (Internal medicine resident) and reviewed by Dr. Marie Leung (General Internal Medicine) and Dr. Zijing Yu (General Internal Medicine). Infographic by Dr. Caitlyn Vlasschaert (Internal medicine resident) and produced by Nathan Dupnik (Medical Student). Support the show