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In Part 2, Emily Gutowski continues her interview with Dr. Zaid Almarzooq, cardiology fellow at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, about evaluating a patient with chest pain. They discuss diagnostic testing and management, include a helpful mnemonic, and conclude the episode with a few clinical pearls. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In Part 1 of this topic, Emily Gutowski interviews Dr. Zaid Almarzooq, cardiology fellow at Brigham and Women's Hospital, about the evaluation of a patient with chest pain. They discuss a case of a woman in the emergency room with chest pain,  important questions to ask on history, physical exam findings to look out for, as well as the differential diagnosis for chest pain. In Part 2, the topic will conclude with a discussion about diagnostic testing, management, and clinical pearls. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this episode, Dr. Navin Kumar interviews Dr. Sanjay Divakaran, cardiology fellow at Brigham and Women's Hospital, about his approach to a non-invasive evaluation of chest pain. They discuss how to think about a patient's pre-test probability to help guide diagnostic testing, as well as guidelines in interpreting reports and how to counsel patients about chest pain. As always, the episode concludes with a few clinical pearls to take with you. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Dr. Jason Ryan, creator and CEO of Boards and Beyond, joins us in this episode to discuss cardiac causes of syncope. He is interviewed by Emily Gutowski and takes listeners through the   diagnosis of syncope and  features that should alert clinicians to a potential cardiac etiology. They work through important diagnostic measures, indications for AICD placement, and when to consult cardiology. The episode concludes with a few clinical pearls. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this episode, Dr. Walker Redd interviews Dr. Emily Lau about the general management of stable patients with heart failure when they are not in an acute exacerbation. They discuss the mnemonic “PANIC DR. AIR,” which reminds clinicians of all the important aspects of caring for patients with heart failure. They also include advice that physicians can provide  patients while living a life with heart failure at home. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Dr. Emily Lau, cardiologist and chief resident at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, is interviewed by Dr. Walker Redd about the management of a patient with acute decompensated heart failure. They work through the general framework for thinking about potential etiologies and triggers of heart failure exacerbations, as well as key points in the management of these patients. The episode concludes with three clinical pearls to bring with you to the wards. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In our final nephrology episode, Dr. Sushrut Waikar talks with Emily Gutowski about his own journey to nephrology. He discusses its multiple career paths, what he loves about the field, as well as what makes nephrology unique. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this episode, Dr. Sushrut Waikar takes us through his approach to interpreting a urinalysis. We work through classic patterns, caveats, and discuss when to consider a further workup. This episode is a helpful review of some of the basics with the addition of helpful clinical pearls that will help you on the wards. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In the final episode of our GI chapter, Dr. Navin Kumar is interviewed by Dr. Walker Redd about career options in gastroenterology. Dr. Kumar discusses what got him interested in GI, his own  path, and the diversity of options available through a gastroenterology career. He concludes with advice for medical students and early residents considering gastroenterology. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Dr. Navin Kumar is interviewed by Dr. Walker Redd about the workup, diagnosis, and management of a patient with acute cholecystitis. We discuss an overview of the types and terminology of biliary pathology, and conclude with a few clinical pearls you can take with you to the wards. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands