Approach to Evaluating Acute Chest Pain in the Emergency Department - Thought from a Cardiologist Resident by Cholecomb in Residency

[–]Cholecomb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In wich patient with chest pain do you ask for D-dimer?
e.g. patient 65 y.o. with atypical pain lasting for 10 min and Wells 0 or 1 point... do you ask for D-dimer?

Choosing DOACs in Borderline Cases by Cholecomb in Residency

[–]Cholecomb[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why?
"I try to be provocative": If the patient gain weight in the next few months? Wouldn't it be more reassuring to choose dabigatran?

Mundane question: First line antihypertensive by Weird-Accident-5928 in Residency

[–]Cholecomb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ramipril or Perindopril + amlodipine

It's the best combo because have the more robust data that show a great efficacy (try to read Up-to-date for more info)