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The Clinical Problem Solvers

The Clinical Problem Solversclinicalproblemsolving.com
The Clinical Problem Solvers is a multi-modal venture that works to disseminate and democratize the stories and science of diagnostic reasoning Twitter: @CPSolvers Website: clinicalproblemsolving.com
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Episodes

Episode 454: Pulmonary Hypertension

The Clinical Problem Solvers delve into a challenging case of a 79-year-old woman presenting with syncope and decompensated pulmonary hypertension. The team navigates the complexities of PH diagnosis, discussing the "RV death spiral," the nuanced approach to diuresis, and the interpretation of unusually high lactate levels. The episode culminates in the suspicion and discussion of pulmonary veno-occlusive disease (PVOD) after the patient's condition drastically worsened with a pulmonary vasodilator, highlighting the critical importance of a high index of suspicion for this rare and often misdiagnosed condition.

Apr 16, 202652 min

Episode 433 – RLR – A Red Leg

An older gentleman with diabetes presents with a red, painful leg, initially presumed to be cellulitis. However, an unexpected rise in inflammatory markers and bilateral symptoms complicate the diagnosis. Blood cultures reveal a rare gram-negative rod, challenging initial assumptions and leading to an intriguing final diagnosis related to a common household pet.

Dec 02, 202538 min
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