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Can You Use Hot Tubs With Hypertension?
Are you a hot tub lover with hypertension? While it may seem a relaxing solution, it’s crucial to understand the potential risks and impacts on your blood pressure. Let’s delve in and discover safer relaxation alternatives. Quick Summary The effects of hot tub use on hypertension can vary from person to person, as increased body temperature can cause blood vessels to dilate and potentially lower blood pressure, but the response in individuals with hypertension is less predictable. Potential risks associated with hot tub use for individuals with hypertension include sudden changes in blood pressure...
Source: The EMT Spot - June 10, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: Blood Pressure Source Type: blogs

Can You Run In Marathons With Hypertension?
Marathons and hypertension: Understand the risks, learn how to stay safe while running, and explore alternative activities to keep your heart healthy and thriving. Quick Summary Marathons pose risks for individuals with hypertension: The intense physical exertion can lead to sudden increases in blood pressure, dehydration, irregular heart rhythms, and strain on the kidneys, potentially causing serious complications like heart attacks or strokes. Safety measures for hypertensive individuals: If participating in a marathon, monitor blood pressure regularly, follow a supervised training regimen, stay hydrated, w...
Source: The EMT Spot - June 10, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: Blood Pressure Source Type: blogs

Can You Get Pregnant With Hypertension?
Despite hypertension posing challenges to fertility, remember, it doesn’t rule out pregnancy! Let’s shed light on the complexities, risks, and importantly, the strategies to manage hypertension during your journey to motherhood. Quick Summary Women with hypertension can indeed get pregnant, but they may face challenges and potentially take longer to conceive due to the condition’s impact on the body’s reproductive system. Hypertension can lead to complications during pregnancy, such as preeclampsia, eclampsia, and premature birth. Therefore, managing hypertension throughout pregnancy i...
Source: The EMT Spot - June 10, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: Blood Pressure Source Type: blogs

Oral Estrogen Linked To High Blood Pressure Risk: An In-depth Study Analysis
Conclusion As a whole, this study indicates a strong correlation between the method of estrogen administration and the risk of hypertension. Oral estrogen seems to carry a higher risk compared to transdermal patches and vaginal creams. The duration and dosage of estrogen consumption are also significant factors. Remember, regular self-monitoring is critical, and for that, we provide valuable guides on our website for things like ‘how to lower blood pressure’ and ‘checking blood pressure at home’. Stay informed, stay healthy! Read also: E-Tattoos: The Cool & Easy Way To Track...
Source: The EMT Spot - June 8, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: News Source Type: blogs

Nocturnal Hypertension Unveiled: Protect Your Health While You Sleep
Is your blood pressure working the night shift? Let’s decode the mysteries of nocturnal hypertension together – from its symptoms and causes, to diagnosis and effective management. Sleep peacefully with our handy guide! Quick Summary Nocturnal Hypertension refers to high blood pressure that occurs at night, usually when blood pressure should naturally dip due to the circadian rhythm. Risk factors for nocturnal hypertension include conditions such as sleep apnea, diabetes, kidney disease, and lifestyle factors like high salt intake and lack of adequate sleep. Diagnosis and management of nocturna...
Source: The EMT Spot - June 3, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: Blood Pressure Source Type: blogs

Can You Take Birth Control Pills With Hypertension?
Navigating birth control options when living with hypertension can be challenging. This comprehensive overview explores the complex relationship between birth control pills and high blood pressure, addressing scientific research, potential risks, and viable alternatives. It underscores the importance of personalized medical advice in making safe and informed contraceptive choices. Quick Summary Combined oral contraceptives can potentially raise blood pressure levels, making them a risk for women already diagnosed with hypertension. Alternatives such as progestin-only pills, IUDs, barrier methods, and contrace...
Source: The EMT Spot - May 25, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: Blood Pressure Source Type: blogs

High Blood Pressure and Erectile Dysfunction
Research confirms that high blood pressure and ED are closely linked. But did you know the majority of cases of ED are caused by hypertension? Keep reading to find out more. Experts suggest that “hypertension is sometimes a standalone condition and sometimes it’s associated with other conditions, which also impact erectile dysfunction.” According to the European Society of Cardiology, this likelihood is almost double in men with uncontrolled high blood pressure. Long-term exposure to hypertension and elevated blood pressure damages the arterial wall. This leads to atherosclerosis and the narrowing of art...
Source: The EMT Spot - November 8, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Kutryk Tags: Guides Blood Pressure Source Type: blogs

17 Ways to Become an Awesome EMT
Want to become more awesome in 2022? Here are 17 places you can start: 1) Start Checking Out Your Rig Each Morning Most organizations have a policy in place that states that oncoming EMS crews should complete a thorough checkout process. The reality is that very few of us check out our rig at the beginning of each shift with the proper attention that the task deserves. We know we should, but we get caught up. The signs of an incomplete rig checker are subtle but recognizable. If you open your cabinet or kit on a call and note (for the first time) that you are low or absent a needed supply, you’re not checking o...
Source: The EMT Spot - November 7, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Steve Whitehead Tags: EMT Source Type: blogs

March 2022: Is It Really a Seizure?
The EMS notification was that a 71-year-old man was going in and out of seizures. His vital signs were stable.I followed the stretcher into the room when they arrived five minutes later. The EMS crew reported that he had previously had a stroke, but he wasn't on any medications for seizure. The family called 9-1-1 because he had been going in and out of seizures for 20 minutes. He suddenly became unresponsive during these episodes, but came back to himself immediately.The patient had another episode while being placed on the monitor. He stopped talking and his limbs shook, and it seemed that his eyes deviated to the left. ...
Source: Lions and Tigers and Bears - March 1, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Blog Posts Source Type: blogs

January 2022: Not Everything is Anxiety
​A 30ish-year-old woman had been shopping and felt dizzy. The shop owner called 911. She said she had a history of anxiety. This is her ECG.​ Her heart rate was about 125 bpm with a blood pressure hovering around 110 systolic. She didn't have specific complaints, but said she just didn't feel right. No P waves were seen on the ECG. Adenosine for this narrow complex tachycardia.The nurse had questions, though. Didn't supraventricular tachycardia usually have a rate between 150-250 bpm? This patient's rate was slow; was adenosine really the right choice? Shouldn't she be able to handle a rate of 125?​ The ans...
Source: Lions and Tigers and Bears - January 4, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Blog Posts Source Type: blogs

ECG Interpretation: Myocardial ischaemia and infarction
Dr Theo Sklavos ECG Interpretation: Myocardial ischaemia and infarction Part two of a 5 part lecture series on ECG/EKG Interpretation of Myocardial ischemia and infarction with cardiologist A/Prof William Wang.
Source: Life in the Fast Lane - April 18, 2020 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Dr Theo Sklavos Tags: ECG Basics ECG Library ECG interpretation Myocardial Infarction Myocardial Ischaemia Myocardial Ischemia Posterior Myocardial Infarction Source Type: blogs

ECG Interpretation: The Basics
Dr Theo Sklavos ECG Interpretation: The Basics Part one of a 5 part lecture series on ECG Interpretation with Dr Theo Sklavos and cardiologist A/Prof William Wang
Source: Life in the Fast Lane - April 16, 2020 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Dr Theo Sklavos Tags: ECG Basics ECG Library Axis interpretation Calibration ECG Axis Interpretation ECG interpretation Source Type: blogs

CXR Case 157
Michael A. Gibbs, MD CXR Case 157 A 79 year old female with a history of atrial fibrillation and hypertension presents with increasing dyspnea. Interpret the evolving CXR's
Source: Life in the Fast Lane - April 16, 2020 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael A. Gibbs, MD Tags: Cardiology Radiology Respiratory adult cxr Chronic pericardial effusion CXR interpretation CXR Quiz Source Type: blogs

CXR eponyms in pulmonary embolism
Dr Mike Cadogan CXR eponyms in pulmonary embolism Eponymythology associated with chest X-ray signs in pulmonary embolus and pulmonary infarction. We review related eponyms, the person behind their origin, their relevance today, and modern terminology
Source: Life in the Fast Lane - March 6, 2020 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Dr Mike Cadogan Tags: Cardiology Eponymythology Radiology Respiratory Antonio Palla Aubrey Otis Hampton C. H. Joseph Chang Chang sign chest radiograph CXR CXR interpretation Felix Fleischner Felix George Fleischner Fleischner sign Hampton hump Nil Source Type: blogs

Name that murmur
Dr Andrew Robbins Name that murmur Eponymythology of named cardiac murmurs. Related eponyms, the person behind their origin, their relevance today, and modern terminology.
Source: Life in the Fast Lane - November 4, 2019 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Dr Andrew Robbins Tags: Cardiology Eponymythology Bruit de Roger George Frederic Still Henri-Louis Roger Maladie de Roger Roger’s murmur Still's murmur ventricular septal defect Source Type: blogs