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Ryan LaFollette, MD 8/28/25 Ryan LaFollette, MD 8/28/25

Intern Diagnostics: Corneal Pathology

The cornea is the window to the soul and/or retina. Given this importance it is a critical aspect of Emergency Care and why you should join Dr. Carroll on a dive into corneal pathologies you need to know.

Josh Denney 11/1/15 Josh Denney 11/1/15

Grand Rounds Recap 10/21

Morbidity and Mortality Conference with Dr. Curry

Acute Coronary Syndrome in Pregnancy

Epidemiology

Incidence reported at about 6/100,000 deliveries
Maternal mortality is between 5-9%
75% are STEMI
2/3rds are anterior wall MI (LAD or LM as the culprit vessel)

Risk Factors

Many of these are typical ACS risk factors but are less prevalent in the pregnant population

Older age (>35 years old for pregnancy is considered older age....yikes)
Hypertension
Diabetes
Obesity
Smoking
Dyslipidemia