scholarly journals A patient with palpitations

2014 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 182-182
Author(s):  
Legate Philip ◽  
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Kristel Longman ◽  
Neil Andrews ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Chest Pain ◽  
Exercise Tolerance ◽  
Medical Unit ◽  
The Past ◽  
Acute Medical Unit

A 52 year old woman presented to the Acute Medical Unit with her 4th episode of palpitations in the past four weeks. Each episode was similar in nature and described as being acute in onset, fast and regular, associated with pre-syncope but never syncope or chest pain. The episodes lasted for 30 – 45 minutes and would self terminate. Of particular note, the episodes were not associated with exertion and she had a normal exercise tolerance.

How do junior doctors spend their time in an Acute Medical Unit?

2015 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 57-60
Author(s):  
Eirini V Kasfiki ◽  
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Mamoon Yusaf ◽  
Jivendra Gosai ◽  
Makani Purva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
General Practice ◽  
Hospital Admission ◽  
Postgraduate Training ◽  
Junior Doctors ◽  
Bed Occupancy ◽  
Medical Unit ◽  
Admission Rates ◽  
The Past ◽  
Acute Medical Unit ◽  
The Uk

In the UK, postgraduate training for doctors has undergone significant changes over the past decade general practice, etc. During this period, hospital admission rates and bed occupancy have also increased.

scholarly journals Dissecting the Diagnosis – An Unusual Case of Pericarditis

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 200-203
Author(s):  
Louise Mundy ◽  
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Purav Desai ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Acute Coronary Syndrome ◽  
Chest Pain ◽  
Unusual Case ◽  
Correct Diagnosis ◽  
Timely Manner ◽  
Medical Unit ◽  
Coronary Syndrome ◽  
Acute Medical Unit

Chest pain is an extremely common presenting complaint on the acute medical unit. It is important to distinguish between patients who have serious pathology and those without. Often, the focus is on ruling out an acute coronary syndrome and inadequate consideration is given to other possible causes. This case highlights the importance of performing relevant investigations in a timely manner, in order to ensure that a correct diagnosis is made.

A patient presenting with collapse and breathlessness

2015 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 193-194
Author(s):  
Shelley Raveendran ◽  
Katy Kyprianou ◽  
Kypros Zenonos ◽  
Sanjay Saraf ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Rate ◽  
Chest Pain ◽  
Respiratory Rate ◽  
Shortness Of Breath ◽  
Medical Unit ◽  
Acute Medical Unit

A 57-year-old man was admitted to the Acute Medical Unit with an episode of collapse following chest pain and shortness of breath. On examination he was tachycardic, and tachypnoeic with a heart rate of 120 beats per minute and a respiratory rate of 30.

Cardiac stress tests – which one should I choose?

2010 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-7
Author(s):  
Dhrubo Rakhit ◽  
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Catherine Blakemore ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Chest Pain ◽  
Stress Tests ◽  
Stress Imaging ◽  
Common Cause ◽  
Medical Unit ◽  
Cardiac Stress ◽  
Acute Medical Unit ◽  
Basic Understanding

Chest pain is a common cause of presentation to the Acute Medical Unit and the use of cardiac stress imaging in these patients is becoming more widespread. This article aims to provide Acute Physicians with a basic understanding of the different modalities and how to select a particular test for a given patient.

scholarly journals An unusual cause of ‘musculoskeletal’ chest pain

2009 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 111-113
Author(s):  
Nigel Lane ◽  
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Adrian Mackie ◽  
Seema Srivastava ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Chest Pain ◽  
Tract Infection ◽  
Respiratory Tract ◽  
Respiratory Tract Infection ◽  
Lower Respiratory Tract ◽  
Joint Infection ◽  
Sternoclavicular Joint ◽  
Medical Unit ◽  
Acute Medical Unit ◽  
Unusual Condition

Chest pain is a frequent cause of admission to an acute medical unit. In most cases the cause is initially considered to be either cardiac or respiratory, with musculoskeletal causes being considered a benign diagnosis of exclusion. We report a case of sternoclavicular joint infection, treated initially as a lower respiratory tract infection. The investigation and treatment of this unusual condition are discussed.

scholarly journals Picture Quiz: An Acute, Blue, Swollen, Painful Leg

2012 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 234-234
Author(s):  
R Honney ◽  
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J Bhullar ◽  
P Swales ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Venous Thromboembolism ◽  
Chest Pain ◽  
Bowel Habit ◽  
Recreational Drugs ◽  
Medical Unit ◽  
Acute Medical Unit ◽  
History Of ◽  
History Of Pain ◽  
Previous Medical History

A 55 year old male presented to the Acute Medical Unit with a one hour history of pain and swelling of his right leg with resultant inability to weight bear. He denied any preceding history of trauma. Previous medical history was unremarkable. He was taking no regular medications, and did not use recreational drugs. There was no prior weight change, or alteration in bowel habit, no associated chest pain or dyspnoea and there were no risk factors for venous thromboembolism or arterial thrombotic disease. He was a lifelong non-smoker.

scholarly journals Acute medical unit clinical skills lab

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 140-140
Author(s):  
Sarb Clare ◽  
Joe Wheeler
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Skills ◽  
Medical Unit ◽  
Acute Medical Unit ◽  
Skills Lab

scholarly journals Causes of discharge delays from the acute medical unit (AMU) in a tertiary level teaching hospital, Brunei Darussalam

2021 ◽  
pp. 201010582110061
Author(s):  
Dayang Nur Hilmiyah binti Awang Husaini ◽  
Justin Fook Siong Keasberry ◽  
Khadizah Haji Abdul Mumin ◽  
Hanif Abdul Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Observational Study ◽  
Discharge Planning ◽  
Patient Factors ◽  
Medical Unit ◽  
Prolonged Length ◽  
Acute Medical Unit ◽  
Brunei Darussalam ◽  
Medical Issues ◽  
Hospital Factors ◽  
Prolonged Hospital

Background: Many patients admitted to the acute medical unit experience a prolonged length of stay in hospital due to discharge delays. Consequently, this may impact the patients, healthcare institution and national economy in terms of patient safety, decreased hospital capacity, lost patient workdays and financial performance. Objectives: The main aim of this observational study was to identify the causes of discharge delays among acute medical unit patients admitted in the Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Hospital, Brunei. Methods: A retrospective observational study, with data of patients admitted to the acute medical unit collected from Brunei Health Information Systems between September and December 2018. Statistical analyses were performed to obtain relevant results and any statistically significant associations. Results: A total of 357 patients were admitted to the acute medical unit over the 4-month period; 218 patients (61.1%) experienced discharge delays. Of these 218 patients, 158 patients (72.5%) encountered discharge delays mainly due to intrinsic patient factors, while the discharge delays in 88 patients (40.4%) were attributed to hospital factors. The main reason for discharge delays for patient factors was slow recovery among 67 patients (30.7%), whereas for hospital factors it was the weekend limitation of services available in 23 patients (10.6%). Conclusions: There were various causes of discharge delays identified among the 218 acute medical unit patients who experienced discharge delays. Older patients with frailty, polypharmacy and complex medical issues were more likely to have a prolonged hospital stay in the acute medical unit. Stringent inclusion criteria, increasing discharge planning as well as an effective multidisciplinary approach will aid in reducing discharge delays from the acute medical unit.

Prevalence of signs of dysphagia and associated risk factors in geriatric patients admitted to an acute medical unit

2021 ◽  
Vol 41 ◽  
pp. 208-216 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Dissing Olesen ◽  
Robert Mariusz Modlinski ◽  
Simon Hosbond Poulsen ◽  
Pernille Mølgaard Rosenvinge ◽  
Henrik Højgaard Rasmussen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Geriatric Patients ◽  
Medical Unit ◽  
Acute Medical Unit ◽  
Associated Risk Factors
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