Rapid diagnosis of infective endocarditis using pocket size ultrasound

A 43-year-old man with past history of non IV drug use and Hepatitis C was hospitalized in Internal medicine department due to three days of fatigue and dizziness. Upon admission he was alert, his heart rate was 90 beat per minute, the blood pressure was 91/53mmHg, oxygen saturation was 98% and the body temperature was 37.10c. Physical examination was unremarkable except for cachexia and poor sanitation.
Source: The American Journal of Medicine - Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Clinical Communication to the Editor Source Type: research