A Rare Case of a Gastric Ulcer Causing Left Gastric Artery Pseudoaneurysm.

Upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage is an uncommon but can be a lethal presentation of a pseudoaneurysm because a rupture is associated with a 40%-80% mortality rate. We report a rare case of left gastric artery pseudoaneurysm secondary to peptic ulcer disease presenting as an upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage.

The Impact of Educational Resources and Perceived Preparedness on Medical Education Performance.

Introduction: Undergraduate medical education has evolved necessarily with the increasing utilization of technology and the availability of ancillary resources developed for medical students. However, medical educational resources are expensive and there have been few studies validating these resources for their ability to significantly modify student exam performance.

Methods: A post-exam survey was devised to evaluate medical students for resource usage, student-perceived preparedness, and exam performance.