Topics

Autoregulation

Introduction Autoregulation is a mechanism that ensures constant blood flow to organs, despite changing resistance

Starling Curve

Snapshot A medical student is shadowing a cardiologist for the day. In clinic, a

Spread of Excitation

Snapshot A 30-year-old man presents to the emergency room for palpitations and a syncopal

Angina

Snapshot A 52-year-old man presents to the emergency department due to chest pain. He

Aortic Dissection

Snapshot A 55-year-old man presents to the emergency department with chest pain. He describes

Anaclitic Depression

Overview Also known as hospitalism Depression in an infant due to separation from caregiver infant

Dissociative Disorders

Snapshot A 22-year-old young man presents to your clinic claiming that he has not

Kleptomania

Snapshot A 15-year-old girl is brought to pediatrician by her parents for a routine

Delusional Disorder

Snapshot A 47-year old woman is brought to the emergency department by the local