Rare Conditions

arrhythmogenic-cardiomyopathy

An overview of arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy

Arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM) is a description given to various rare conditions that can lead to life-threatening arrhythmias in the absence of ischemic, hypertensive, or…
pulmonary edema

Re-expansion pulmonary edema

An uncommon complication with serious consequences  Takeaways: Re-expansion pulmonary edema is a rare complication of pleural drainage with potentially fatal consequences. Nurses should suspect…

Beer potomania and hyponatremia

Beer potomania is an unusual syndrome of severe hyponatremia associated with excessive beer ingestion in the presence of alcohol use disorder and malnutrition.
Rapid response

Rhabdomyolysis

Michael*, a 12-year-old boy, is admitted to a pediatric unit for a fulminating sinus infection. His history includes treatment for six sinus infections over…
cannabis

Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome explained

Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome is a three-phase cyclical syndrome characterized by periods of intense nausea and vomiting, frequently relieved with hot water bathing, that poses…

Understanding & identifying rare liver disorder

In recognition of National Liver Awareness Month, American Nurse Today highlights a condition often overlooked and misunderstood, leading to misdiagnosis or underdiagnosis: Hepatic encephalopathy…

Acute flaccid myelitis

Nursing implications and public health Takeaways:  Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a perplexing condition which, to date, has no concrete effective treatment. The Centers…

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection

Nurses should have a high level of suspicion for spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) when patients, especially young women, present with chest pain and…
pulmonary edema

Re-expansion pulmonary edema

An uncommon complication with serious consequences  Takeaways: Re-expansion pulmonary edema is a rare complication of pleural drainage with potentially fatal consequences. Nurses…

Beer potomania and hyponatremia

Beer potomania is an unusual syndrome of severe hyponatremia associated with excessive beer ingestion in the presence of alcohol use disorder and…
Rapid response

Rhabdomyolysis

Michael*, a 12-year-old boy, is admitted to a pediatric unit for a fulminating sinus infection. His history includes treatment for six sinus…
cannabis

Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome explained

Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome is a three-phase cyclical syndrome characterized by periods of intense nausea and vomiting, frequently relieved with hot water bathing,…

Acute flaccid myelitis

Nursing implications and public health Takeaways:  Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a perplexing condition which, to date, has no concrete effective treatment.…

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection

Nurses should have a high level of suspicion for spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) when patients, especially young women, present with chest…
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