Allen Brandon R. - Nailing the Written Emergency Medicine Board Examination

This book is a comprehensive and up-to-date study guide for those preparing to take the written emergency medicine board examination. It serves as a concise text of emergency medicine. It is distinguished by a problem-oriented approach and is presented in a visual and easily comprehensible format. The reader is walked through how to arrive at the diagnosis for each potential emergency situation, with each diagnosis or problem broken down into signs, symptoms, workup (labs and imaging), and disposition. This useful guide captures the latest developments in emergency medicine, including the newest technologies and methodologies, such as ultrasound, and simulation, which are becoming an increasingly important part of emergency medicine education and practice, as reflected in the board exam. This is an ideal tool for emergency medicine residents and faculty, critical care trainees, physician assistants and nurses working in emergency medicine, and medical students.;Contributors; Cardiovascular Emergencies; Acute Coronary Syndrome; Angina Pectoris; ACS Physical Exam; Pathophysiology; Other Causes of Acute Coronary Syndrome; Cocaine and Chest Pain; Atypical Chest Pain; Stable and Unstable Angina; Prinzmetals or Variant Angina; What Factors Predict Prinzmetals Angina?; Acute Myocardial Infarction; How Is the EKG Helpful?; The EKG in Acute Myocardial Infarction; Causes of ST-Segment Elevation; Arteries and Affected Areas; Anterior MI; Hyperacute T Waves; What Factors Predict MI on the EKG?