Diagnostic Atypia

Drs. Michael Arcieri and Andrew Sanchez
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Inspired by the Diagnosis community (eg The Clinical Problem Solvers), Drs. Michael Arcieri (@mikearcieri.bsky.social) and Andrew Sanchez (@ASanchez_PS) present a new space for Dx enthusiasts to experience diagnostic dilemmas encountered on the general medicine wards and medical ICU service. From puzzling symptoms to rare conditions, Drs. Arcieri and Sanchez highlight the twists and turns of atypical diagnostic journeys. Clinicians and students are invited to bring thought-provoking cases for group reflection (Dx.atypia@gmail.com). Episode-associated teaching is available at DxAtypia.com

  1. Episode 22: Diagnostic Dilemma - Post-operative Ascites with Mystery Guest!

    1D AGO

    Episode 22: Diagnostic Dilemma - Post-operative Ascites with Mystery Guest!

    Mike works through a case of new-onset ascites, where every test comes back negative. Or did they? When we don't know what test to order next, sometimes the best approach is to reconsider the results we already have. What is hiding in plain sight?

    48 min

  2. 12/22/2025

    Episode 21: Guestpisode! - Bradycardia

    Dr Nicholas Salter presents the case of an elderly woman evaluated in the ED for confusion & bradycardia. What if the disease marker can cause the disease itself?

    50 min

  3. 11/24/2025

    Episode 20: Guestpisode! - Refractory Shock

    Dr. Brendan Robinson presents a case of refractory shock after recent CABG. As the 4th pressor is hung, Andrew and Mike realize they don't have the "tincture of time" in this one. Join us for an all-out scramble through the shock differential!

    49 min

  4. 11/10/2025

    Episode 19: Guestpisode! - Sinus Tachycardia

    Dr. Zaven Sargsyan presents the case of a female patient with the scariest rhythm of them all. The final diagnosis is extremely common, but the path to get there? Let's just say the horses still seem to be wearing their Zebra costumes from Halloween.

    52 min

  5. 10/27/2025

    Episode 18: Diagnostic Dilemma - Non-Healing Wound

    "I'm here for my leg, doc" *cough cough*

    44 min

  6. 10/13/2025

    Episode 17: Diagnostic Dilemma - Spontaneous Hematomas

    Grab your RBC inner tube and come flow down the coagulation cascade with us! But let's not forget what lies upstream...

    32 min

  7. 10/01/2025

    Episode 16: Diagnostic Dilemma - Recurrent Acute Chest Pain

    A patient arrives to the emergency department with chest pain. You can make the diagnosis before even placing your stethoscope on his chest, but only if you're looking closely. Make your Intro to Physical Exam professor proud by remembering, "First, you must inspect."

    42 min

  8. 09/15/2025

    Episode 15: Guestpisode! - Lower Extremity Weakness + Pain

    Dr. Austin Rezigh joins us to present the case of a woman in clinic with chronic progressive lower extremity weakness & pain. When every lab and study is flashing red, how do you sort the red flags from the red herrings?

    47 min
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Inspired by the Diagnosis community (eg The Clinical Problem Solvers), Drs. Michael Arcieri (@mikearcieri.bsky.social) and Andrew Sanchez (@ASanchez_PS) present a new space for Dx enthusiasts to experience diagnostic dilemmas encountered on the general medicine wards and medical ICU service. From puzzling symptoms to rare conditions, Drs. Arcieri and Sanchez highlight the twists and turns of atypical diagnostic journeys. Clinicians and students are invited to bring thought-provoking cases for group reflection (Dx.atypia@gmail.com). Episode-associated teaching is available at DxAtypia.com

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  • Creator
    Drs. Michael Arcieri and Andrew Sanchez
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Diagnostic Atypia