IM Basics
Episodes
Right Ventricular Failure: The Forgotten Side of Cardiogenic Shock
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of IM Basics, Dr. Eric Acker and co-host Dr. Tark take a deep dive into right ventricular (RV) failure—a high-risk but often under-r...
Running on Empty: Hypovolemic and Hemorrhagic Shock
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of IM Basics, Dr. Eric and Dr. Tark continue their shock series with a practical discussion of hypovolemic and hemorrhagic shock, focu...
Infammatory Bowel Disease Overview with Drs. Amulya Anumolu, Nicole Ebalo, and Michael Bass
25 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary Dr. Eric Acker is joined by Drs. Amulya, Michael Bass, and Nicole Ebalo to discuss Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). The team reviews ...
AFib Basics: Staging, Stroke Prevention, and Management Strategies
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of IM Basics, Dr. Eric Acker is joined by Dr. Harmandip Parmar for a deep dive into atrial fibrillation (AFib)—the most common susta...
Acute Heart Failure Explained: Diagnosis, Workup, and Treatment
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, Eric is joined by Dr. Tark, now 3rd year resident, to break down the recognition and management of acute heart failure exace...
Navigating Alcohol Withdrawal with Dr. Bass
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "IM Basics," host Dr. Eric Acker is joined by Dr. Michael Bass to tackle the frequently encountered topic of alcohol withdrawal. Th...
Decoding Heart Block: From ECG to Treatment with Dr. Harmandip Parmar
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "IM Basics," host Dr. Acker is joined by Dr. Harmandip Parmar, an intern with an interest in cardiology, to break down the essentia...
Multiple Myeloma: The Basics & Beyond with Dr. Vinh Dao
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of "IM Basics" provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of Multiple Myeloma. Dr. Eric Acker and Dr. Vinh Dao discuss the disease's n...
Mastering GI Bleeds: Stabilize, Diagnose, Treat with Dr. Amulya Anumolu
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "IM Basics," Dr. Amulya Anumolu provides a comprehensive overview of managing GI bleeds.Patients often present with signs of volume...
Managing Hyperkalemia in the Hospital: Recognizing, Reacting, and Responding
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of IM Basics, Dr. Eric Acker and Dr. Tark break down the essentials of recognizing and managing hyperkalemia, a potentially life-threa...
Distributed Shock - Sepsis/Septic Shock
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this educational episode of IM Basic, Drs. Eric Acker and Tark break down the complex topic of septic shock for PGY1 residents and medical students...
Shock Overview
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some may start off an internal medicine podcast on how to manage diabetes or hypertension, maybe even a discussion on sodium. We will get to all those...
Prelude Episode
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is just a prelude to the IM Basics podcast. This is just to introduce the hosts and set the scene for what this episode will attempt to accomplis...