Ep 131: A 55-Year-Old with Differing Causes of Shortness of Breath

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Ep 149: A 20-Year-Old with an Abnormal Chest X-Ray
5 Jun· Harrison's PodClass: Internal Medicine Cases and Board Prep
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Ep 148: A 55-Year-Old Man with Obesity
29 May· Harrison's PodClass: Internal Medicine Cases and Board Prep
This episode discusses the diagnosis of obesity, associated conditions, and treatment considerations.
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Ep 147: A 55-Year-Old with Hypertension
22 May· Harrison's PodClass: Internal Medicine Cases and Board Prep
In this episode, we explore non-pharmacologic strategies for controlling blood pressure.
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Ep 146: A 73-Year-Old Female with Lower Extremity Swelling
15 May· Harrison's PodClass: Internal Medicine Cases and Board Prep
This episode covers a woman experiencing subacute edema and anasarca due to renal disease, and reviews the possible underlying causes.
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Ep 145: A 45-Year-Old Snorer
8 May· Harrison's PodClass: Internal Medicine Cases and Board Prep
Today’s case is about a 45-year-old with suspected sleep apnea. We walk through the diagnostic workup and potential treatment options.
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Ep 144: A 35-Year-Old with Burning Abdominal Pain
1 May· Harrison's PodClass: Internal Medicine Cases and Board Prep
We discuss a 35-year-old patient with burning abdominal pain due to H. pylori, covering the infection’s history, treatment, and follow-up care.
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Ep 143: 5 Cases for Antibiotic Prophylaxis
24 Apr· Harrison's PodClass: Internal Medicine Cases and Board Prep
We discuss 5 cases for antibacterial prophylaxis, highlighting when it’s appropriate and the risks of overuse in different scenarios.
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Ep 142: Infertility in a Couple of Reproductive Age
17 Apr· Harrison's PodClass: Internal Medicine Cases and Board Prep
In this episode, we explore the causes of infertility and the recommended initial evaluation.
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Ep 141: A 51-Year-Old with Stage 3 Breast Cancer
10 Apr· Harrison's PodClass: Internal Medicine Cases and Board Prep
A woman with a history of breast cancer presents with new back pain. This episode explores the differential diagnosis and diagnostic procedures.
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Ep 140: A 45-Year-Old Man with Confusion After Running
3 Apr· Harrison's PodClass: Internal Medicine Cases and Board Prep
This episode discusses a patient with an elevated body temperature and explores heat-related illnesses.

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Ep 139: First Time Visit for a 73-Year-Old Man
27 Mar· Harrison's PodClass: Internal Medicine Cases and Board Prep
This episode reviews primary care principles for caring for older adults.
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Ep 138: A 67-Year-Old Male After ICD Firing
20 Mar· Harrison's PodClass: Internal Medicine Cases and Board Prep
This episode covers implantable cardiac defibrillators and their management.
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Ep 137: A 21-Year-Old with Vaginal Discharge
13 Mar· Harrison's PodClass: Internal Medicine Cases and Board Prep
This episode reviews the differential diagnosis and diagnostic criteria for common conditions that would cause vaginal discharge.
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Ep 136: A 71-Year-Old Man with Prostate Cancer
6 Mar· Harrison's PodClass: Internal Medicine Cases and Board Prep
This episode covers a patient in a placebo-controlled clinical trial and explores the placebo effect.
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Ep 135: Elderly Couple Considering Home Renovations
27 Feb· Harrison's PodClass: Internal Medicine Cases and Board Prep
In this episode, we discuss the impact of ambient and household air pollutants, which may significantly affect respiratory and cardiac health.
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Ep 134: A 72-Year-Old Man with New-Onset Seizures
20 Feb· Harrison's PodClass: Internal Medicine Cases and Board Prep
In this episode, we discuss a 72-year-old man with new-onset seizures, exploring potential etiologies and initial treatment.
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Ep 133: A 45-Year-Old with Difficulty Climbing Stairs
13 Feb· Harrison's PodClass: Internal Medicine Cases and Board Prep
Today’s case features a young man presenting with shortness of breath and exercise-induced oxygen desaturation. The discussion delves into some genetic causes of lung disease.
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Ep 132: A 72-Year-Old with Fatigue and Dyspnea on Exertion
6 Feb· Harrison's PodClass: Internal Medicine Cases and Board Prep
Today's patient is a woman who develops respiratory distress related to transfusion of red blood cells. Immunologic and non-immunologic complications of transfusion are discussed.
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Ep 131: A 55-Year-Old with Differing Causes of Shortness of Breath
30 Jan· Harrison's PodClass: Internal Medicine Cases and Board Prep
How point-of-care ultrasound can be used in the clinic.
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Ep 130: A 27-Year-Old with Penicillin Allergy
23 Jan· Harrison's PodClass: Internal Medicine Cases and Board Prep
A young woman with a history of penicillin allergy and an indication for penicillin treatment. The discussion focuses on mechanisms of penicillin allergy and the utility of desensitization.
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Episodes

Ep 149: A 20-Year-Old with an Abnormal Chest X-Ray

Ep 148: A 55-Year-Old Man with Obesity

Ep 147: A 55-Year-Old with Hypertension

Ep 146: A 73-Year-Old Female with Lower Extremity Swelling

Ep 145: A 45-Year-Old Snorer

Ep 144: A 35-Year-Old with Burning Abdominal Pain

Ep 143: 5 Cases for Antibiotic Prophylaxis

Ep 142: Infertility in a Couple of Reproductive Age

Ep 141: A 51-Year-Old with Stage 3 Breast Cancer

Ep 140: A 45-Year-Old Man with Confusion After Running

Ep 139: First Time Visit for a 73-Year-Old Man

Ep 138: A 67-Year-Old Male After ICD Firing

Ep 137: A 21-Year-Old with Vaginal Discharge

Ep 136: A 71-Year-Old Man with Prostate Cancer

Ep 135: Elderly Couple Considering Home Renovations

Ep 134: A 72-Year-Old Man with New-Onset Seizures

Ep 133: A 45-Year-Old with Difficulty Climbing Stairs

Ep 132: A 72-Year-Old with Fatigue and Dyspnea on Exertion

Ep 130: A 27-Year-Old with Penicillin Allergy