Spontaneous Spinal Subdural Hematoma Mimicking Myocardial Infarction.

Spontaneous spinal subdural hematomas (SSDHs) are rarely encountered in clinical practice. In this paper, we report a case of a 70-year-old female who presented to the Emergency Department with symptoms of mid-epigastric pain radiating to her mid-scapular region. Her workup demonstrated mildly elevated cardiac troponin I levels and electrocardiogram (ECG) leads V3-V5 ST-depressions.

Relationship between specialty choice and medical student temperament and character assessed with Cloninger Inventory.

Background: Multiple variables affect medical specialty choice, including temperament, sociodemographic factors, and personal experiences. Many studies address specific variables for specific specialties, but few assess the relative impact of each factor.

Purpose: To identify the relative influence of temperament in choosing a specialty.