Cardiology Cases & Quizzes

• Fast Five Quiz: Lipids Management: High HDL Cholesterol Levels How much do you know about lipids management and the role of high HDL cholesterol levels in atherosclerosis? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
  Medscape, December 03, 2020
• Fast Five Quiz: Frostbite and Hypothermia Freezing conditions can be damaging and deadly. Are you prepared to confront two of the most serious and common cold weather health concerns? Refresh and test your knowledge with this short quiz.
  Medscape, December 03, 2020
• Dyspnea, Fever, Hemoptysis, and Diabetes in a Tobacco User A woman with uncontrolled diabetes presents with worsening shortness of breath, fever, chest pain, productive cough with hemoptysis, and diarrhea. Can you make this challenging diagnosis?
  Medscape, December 02, 2020
• Patient Simulation: A 49-Year-Old Man With HIV and CVD Risk A 49-year-old man would like to discuss his medications and manage his comorbidities. How would you advise this patient?
  Medscape, November 30, 2020
• ECG Challenge: Irregular Pulse on Routine Exam A woman with a history of hypertension has a slightly irregular pulse during her checkup. What do her ECG patterns show?
  Medscape Cardiology, November 19, 2020
• A 30-Year-Old Man With Hallucinations After a House Party A 30-year-old man is brought by his friend to the emergency department because of hallucinations, vomiting, and paranoia after attending a house party. Do you know what's wrong?
  Medscape, November 17, 2020
• Fast Five Quiz: Myocardial Infarction Clinical Keys Myocardial infarction remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Do you know key aspects, as well as the latest recommendations? Make sure you're prepared with this short quiz.
  Medscape, November 13, 2020
• Fast Five Quiz: Stroke Stroke is among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Do you know key aspects and best practices associated with various types? Refresh and test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
  Medscape, November 06, 2020
• A Barely Responsive Woman Dropped at the ED With a Note A 36-year-old woman is dropped at a hospital entrance, minimally responsive, with a note that read, 'I picked her up at a hotel. She said she was sick.' Can you make this challenging diagnosis?
  Medscape, November 05, 2020
• Patient Simulation: A 55-Year-Old Woman With ASCVD and Diabetes A 55-year-old woman is worried about appropriate medications for her high blood sugar. How would you treat this patient?
  Medscape, November 04, 2020
• Dyspnea in a Man Who Was Stuck in a Bathroom for 24 Hours A man was found in his apartment after he blacked out and became wedged between the toilet and the bathtub about 24 hours prior. He now has dyspnea and a headache. Can you make a diagnosis?
  Medscape, November 04, 2020
• Fast Five Quiz: Sickle Cell Disease Presentation and Diagnosis How much do you know about the presentation and diagnosis of SCD? Test yourself with this quick quiz.
  Medscape, November 02, 2020
• Fast Five Quiz: COVID-19 Clinical Keys As knowledge about COVID-19 continues to evolve, are you familiar with recently identified key aspects and practice essentials? Test your knowledge with this short quiz.
  Medscape, October 22, 2020
• ECG Challenge: Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea in Heart Disease Patient A man with hypertension and coronary artery disease presents to the emergency department with abdominal pain and diarrhea. What does his ECG show?
  Medscape Cardiology, October 22, 2020
• Fast Five Quiz: Heart Failure Heart failure affects almost 5.7 million Americans, accounting for 34% of cardiovascular-related deaths. Do you know how best to approach heart failure? Test your knowledge with this short quiz.
  Medscape, October 06, 2020
• Anticoagulation for COVID-19: More Harm than Good? The risk for fatal hemorrhagic stroke adds questions to the routine use of prophylactic anticoagulation in patients with COVID-19, according to Dr Andrew Wilner.
  Medscape Neurology, October 01, 2020
• Fast Five Quiz: Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes How much do you know about glycemic control in type 2 diabetes? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
  Medscape, September 23, 2020
• Patient Simulation: A 53-Year-Old Chef With T2D and CVD A 53-year-old woman with T2D and CVD is concerned about her health. How would you treat this patient?
  Medscape, September 23, 2020
• ECG Challenge: Lightheadedness in the ED An older man with a history of hypertension and heart disease visits the ED with lightheadedness and a slow pulse. What's going on?
  Medscape Cardiology, September 22, 2020
• Fast Five Quiz: Atrial Fibrillation and Acute Coronary Syndrome How much do you know about atrial fibrillation and acute coronary syndrome? Test yourself with this quick quiz.
  Medscape, September 17, 2020