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- Author:
- Lyle W. Larson, PhD, PA-C
Publish date: August 8, 2018
A 39-year-old man's dyspnea has increased in severity over the past 6 months, to the point that he can barely exercise. What's the reason for his w...
Article
- Author:
- Lyle W. Larson, PhD, PA-C
Publish date: July 11, 2018
During a 25-mile bike ride, a 61-year-old avid cyclist developed chest discomfort. Will pushing through the pain make it worse?
Article
- Author:
- Lyle W. Larson, PhD, PA-C
Publish date: June 6, 2018
A 63-year-old man with significant cardiac history reports that lately, his heart rate has been slow and skipping beats. What does his semi-annual ...
Article
- Author:
- Lyle W. Larson, PhD, PA-C
Publish date: May 9, 2018
A 58-year-old woman presents for preoperative assessment prior to the removal of an ovarian cyst, which has been causing pain and abnormal bleeding...
Article
- Author:
- Lyle W. Larson, PhD, PA-C
Publish date: April 11, 2018
A 79-year-old man presents for preoperative evaluation with extensive symptomology: worsening shortness of breath, dyspnea on exertion, chest tight...
Article
- Author:
- Lyle W. Larson, PhD, PA-C
Publish date: March 7, 2018
For four days, a 66-year-old man has been short of breath. He has a history of hospitalizations due to his congestive heart failure, but this time,...
Article
- Author:
- Lyle W. Larson, PhD, PA-C
Publish date: February 7, 2018
A 74-year-old woman became dizzy and slipped in the shower—fracturing her forearm while breaking her fall. Preoperative assessment uncovers an irre...
Article
- Author:
- Lyle W. Larson, PhD, PA-C
Publish date: January 3, 2018
A 72-year-old man has experienced fatigue, lethargy, and shortness of breath for three weeks. Is he just "slowing down," or is there another explan...
Article
- Author:
- Lyle W. Larson, PhD, PA-C
Publish date: December 6, 2017
A 44-year-old man suspects that he fractured his humerus from a fall. His arm is the primary complaint, but how's his heart handling the weight?
Article
- Author:
- Lyle W. Larson, PhD, PA-C
Publish date: November 8, 2017
This 74-year-old man used to walk three miles a day, but now shortness of breath forces him to stop before he can reach the end of his driveway. Yo...
Article
- Author:
- Lyle W. Larson, PhD, PA-C
Publish date: October 4, 2017
Each year, the student athletes of a local university have an ECG performed to detect potential cardiac abnormalities. This time, it's the coach's ...
Article
- Author:
- Lyle W. Larson, PhD, PA-C
Publish date: September 6, 2017
A 72-year-old man has experienced intermitten dyspnea on exertion for two months—but now it's interfering with his daily activities. Does an ECG ex...
Article
- Author:
- Lyle W. Larson, PhD, PA-C
Publish date: August 2, 2017
The 58-year-old man has a history of coronary atherosclerosis and current symptoms of intermittent chest pain and shortness of breath. Has his past...
Article
- Author:
- Lyle W. Larson, PhD, PA-C
Publish date: July 12, 2017
A 47-year-old man scheduled for knee surgery presents for his preoperative exam. He's a real "weekend warrior"—but at what cost to his heart?
Article
- Author:
- Lyle W. Larson, PhD, PA-C
Publish date: June 7, 2017
A 62-year-old man is scheduled for a hip replacement. But his preoperative assessment exposes concerning cardiac findings. See waht the ECG shows.<...
