POCUS Case: Severe Mitral Regurgitation Detected at the Bedside Following Pacemaker Lead Endocarditis
Clinical Presentation A 78-year-old gentleman presented to the Acute Medical Unit with progressively worsening shortness of breath over several days. His recent medical history was significant for pacemaker lead infective endocarditis, for which the infected pacing system had been removed and he had completed treatment. Given his recent cardiac infection, there was concern that his symptoms […]
Ultrasound-Guided Aspiration
Presentation: POCUS Identifies an Empyema in a 43-Year-Old SmokerAuthor: Dr Munzir Malik POCUS WalesPoint-of-care ultrasound continues to demonstrate its value in the rapid assessment of patients presenting with acute respiratory symptoms. This recent case highlights how thoracic POCUS can provide immediate diagnostic clarity and guide early management. Clinical PresentationA 43-year-old gentleman with a significant smoking […]