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Because the patient was complaining of both chest discomfort and dyspnea–which can be caused by vomiting and dehydration–the clinician must consider a potential coronary etiology, even in a 38-year-old.
Cardiology March 27th 2026
Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine (CCJM)
This case study details the diagnostic process of a young male with hypokalemia and metabolic alkalosis, culminating in the identification of an ectopic ACTH-producing pulmonary carcinoid tumor.
Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism July 3rd 2024
Follow this case study of a 71-year-old man found to have significant, asymptomatic hypokalemia discovered in routine outpatient lab work. How would you manage this patient?
Cardiology April 19th 2022