Publications by authors named "Christopher Poyorena"
Article Synopsis
- ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) can occur due to coronary artery vasospasm (CAV), which is a rare but serious condition related to eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA).* -
- A 54-year-old man with EGPA experienced chest pain and was diagnosed with an inferior STEMI, revealing a vasospastic lesion in the right coronary artery that was treated with nitroglycerin and calcium channel blockers.* -
- The case emphasizes the importance of recognizing CAV as a cause of STEMI, the complexities involved in its treatment, and underscores the ongoing management strategies for patients with EGPA.*
A review of medical malpractice cases involving trainees in the emergency department.
J Am Coll Emerg Physicians Open
August 2023
Background: This study characterizes medical malpractice lawsuits involving trainees providing care in the emergency department (ED), affording insight into the types of patients involved, clinical scenarios, and legal outcomes of these cases.
Methods: Cases were identified using the legal database, Westlaw. Per chart review methods, relevant information was abstracted by 2 trained reviewers onto a standardized data abstraction form, with a senior author arbitrating disagreements.