Introduction Extrasystole, or premature ventricular extrasystole (PVC), is caused by an ectopic pacemaker in the ventricles. They appear as wide QRS complexes, not preceded by P waves. The typical pattern for these PVCs is a tall R wave, with inverted T waves with LBBB or RBBB morphology. These are usually…
Introduction Medical billing is part of healthcare administration in the United States. Those policieschanged recently implemented change the landscape for the healthcare providers.For physicians, this can be an essential update with regards to compliance,optimization in terms of revenue cycle, and sustainability of the practice. Inthis article, let’s take an in-depth…
Introduction The backslab is a partial cast, simple, practical, and essential in orthopedic care. It’s used to stabilize a limb after a fracture, sprain, or surgery. Unlike a full cast, a backslab only partially encloses the limb—covering the back or side, leaving the other side open to ensure the limb/part…
Introduction Credentialing with insurance companies is essential for healthcare practices in the United States. It enables doctors to bill insurers directly, expanding access to patients with insurance and ensuring a consistent revenue stream. However, the credentialing process is often fraught with delays, leading to potential revenue loss and operational disruptions.…
POCUS (Point-of-Care Ultrasound) POCUS, or Point-of-Care Ultrasound, is a game-changer in healthcare, especially in emergency and critical care. This bedside tool lets doctors quickly assess patients and make decisions without waiting for traditional imaging results. It’s fast, effective, and can make a real difference in patient outcomes. Common Uses of…
Introduction In the world of healthcare, ensuring seamless connections between providers, insurance companies, and patients is essential. A crucial part of making these connections work is proper credentialing — the process of verifying healthcare providers’ qualifications and professional history to allow them to practice and be reimbursed by insurers. In…
Introduction Hemorrhagic strokes are less common than ischemic strokes but occur in about 13% of all strokes and are highly dangerous. These occur when an artery in the brain ruptures, causing bleeding in or around the brain tissue. Given the severity of hemorrhagic strokes, assessment and management should be done…
Management of Arrhythmias In our last week blog, we discussed the diagnostic approach to arrhythmias. This week we will focus on the management of arrhythmias. Arrhythmias are broadly classified into two categories: Management of BradyarrhythmiasHeart rate less than 60 with features of instability, such as hypoperfusion? Rule out underlying causes:…
In the medical world, intracranial hemorrhage is considered a serious medical condition due to bleeding within the skull. Nevertheless, most cases of intracranial hemorrhage have severe neurological consequences when not appropriately treated promptly. The knowledge of what causes, types, symptoms, diagnoses, and treatments exist for intracranial hemorrhage can provide useful…
Pulmonary Embolism (PE) is when a blood clot becomes lodged in an artery in the lungs, obstructing blood flow and impairing oxygen exchange. A pulmonary embolus refers to the blockage of the pulmonary artery or one of its branches by material (e.g., thrombus, tumour, air, or fat) originating elsewhere in…
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