Case Presentation: A 77‐year‐old obese white man presented with episodic dyspnea and chest tightness. He had similar symptoms several times in the past 12 months, resulting in multiple ED visits. A detailed review of systems revealed abdominal bloating, gas, and altered bowel habits (initially diarrhea and then constipation) for at least 2 years. Lately this […]

Background: Heart failure (HF) is a major cause of hospital readmissions and healthcare costs. HF patients have the highest rate of unexpected readmission of all diseases tracked by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), at 21.2% (1). HF prevalence is also projected to increase 46% from 2012 to 2030, with total costs rising […]

Background: Morbidity and Mortality Conference (MMC) has been recognized as a valuable educational resource in training programs to improve patient safety. Traditional MMCs are often poorly defined in terms of format, goals, and outcomes, leading to ineffective reflection, discussion and action. Increasing evidence suggests that a structured and transparent approach to MMCs results in measurable […]

Case Presentation: This is the case of a 26‐year‐old woman who presented to the ED with complaints of sudden‐onset sharp substernal chest pain radiating to her back and neck for 1 day. The pain was worse with deep inspiration, supine position and alleviated with leaning forward. Review of symptoms was notable for lethargy and weight […]