Electrical Alternans – What Is It? QRS of Varying Size
Thursday, January 1st, 2004Author: V. Dimov, M.D., Cleveland ClinicReviewer: A. Aneja, M.D., Cleveland Clinic78 yo AAM with a PMH of DM2, CRI, HTN is admitted to the hospital with CC: confusion for several hours. Blood glucose was 40.He was given one amp. of D50 by the EMS and was admitted for a D10W drip and evaluation.Meds:Lasix, Glyburide, Avandia, ASA, PepcidPhysical exam:VS 36.5-80-14-153/83Chest, CVS, abdomen: WNLNeuro: AAO x 3, nonfocalLabwork: At baseline, BUN 25, Cr 2.3Final diagnosis:Hypoglycemia due to the combination of oral DM medications and CRI (low creatinine clearance).What happened?Patient had no further symptoms, his BS was stable, his PO meds were adjusted (Glyburide was stopped), and he was D/C’d home within 24 hours.Why are we presenting this case?During his hospital stay the nurse noted some c…
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