A case of cold induced pulmonary oedema in a scuba diver is described. This is rare, but with the increasing popularity of the sport it is important for accident and emergency staff to be aware of the condition. Treatment is symptomatic and the outlook is good.

A 25 year old male and his 46 year old aunt presented with shortness of breath and a dramatic response to steroids. The other two patients are sisters with more advanced disease. One of these responded partially to steroids, while the other died within 4 months of treatment. The genetic basis and pathogenesis are discussed.

acute myocardial infarction is the most important reason of mortality in iran. more than half of these deaths occur without the patient even reaching to a hospital. there is the evidence that patients with better knowledge of the symptoms of mi will seek help earlier. the purpose of this study is to determine how well a predictive model will perform based solely upon patient-reportable clinical...