Chest pain, r/o Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)

Definition of ACS, reviewed. History & Physical, see above. Differential diagnosis of chest pain, reviewed. Risk Factors for CAD from H&P are:_____________ Pretest Probability of CAD: High / Intermediate / Low / Very low HEART score:_______ (out performs TIMI...

Hyponatremia

Proximate cause: Excess of water in relation to sodium. It can be induced by 1) taking in too much water (e.g. primary polydipsia) and/or by 2) impaired water excretion (e.g. due, to advanced renal failure) or by 3) persistent release ADH. “Hyponatremia is...