In this podcast Gaurang Joshi, a first year surgical resident at the University of Illinois in Chicago Metropolitian Group Hospitals, discusses Pulmonary Embolisms and Deep Vein Thrombosis.

After listening to this podcast you should be able to:

●  Understand why the detection of PE is important

●  Explain the pathophysiology of a PE

●  Describe the clinical signs and presentation of a PE

●  Recognize your Differential Diagnosis when suspecting a PE

●  Know the treatment options

This week’s episode is brought to you by medical student, Megan Spafford from the University of Saskatchewan, who will be discussing how to approach and acute abdomen.

After listening to this podcast you should be able to:

1. Define the term "acute abdomen "

2. Review the clinical presentation and diagnostic approach to patients presenting with

   acute abdominal pain

3. Discuss critical aspects that may influence the management and timing of management

   of patients with an acute abdomen.

4. List the differential diagnosis of acute abdominal pain

5. Develop an appropriate plan for the management of patients with acute abdominal pain