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Metabolic Syndrome: Definition and Clinical Significance

…or visceral, adipose tissue is more closely related to insulin resistance and the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease than total adiposity alone. The waist…

🟠 Prasugrel (Effient, Efient, Prasita)

…mg once daily. Rationale: Patients in this age group have higher bleeding risk and increased exposure to the active metabolite of prasugrel. Patients weighing <…

Massive haemorrhage and transfusion: quick reference

…help using the words massive haemorrhage , and state the patient's location and identity, the presumed cause of bleeding, and how the products are to…

Interpreting NT-proBNP and BNP in Clinical Decision-Making

…clinical state during treatment with an angiotensin receptor–neprilysin inhibitor. Clinical Applications Natriuretic peptides have three principal roles: Supporting or excluding the diagnosis of HF…

Upper gastrointestinal bleeding: quick reference

…Intubation is reasonable in: a reduced level of consciousness with inadequate protective reflexes active major haematemesis severe agitation respiratory failure an anticipated difficult or prolonged…

Amiodarone: Loading, Maintenance Dosing and Monitoring Schedule

…55 day range). Because of this prolonged terminal half life, achieving steady state concentration without a loading dose takes approximately 265 days. Interpatient variability mandates…

Aortic stenosis

…resistance increases, making it more difficult to eject blood into the aorta. In the early stages of aortic stenosis, stroke volume becomes smaller. Reduced stroke…

Physical Activity Prescription for Cardiovascular Prevention

…household tasks, active commuting and recreational activities. Exercise is a more structured form of physical activity undertaken to maintain or improve physical fitness. Regular physical…

🟠 Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic acid)

…Thrombocytopenia. Active gastric or duodenal ulcers. Liver cirrhosis. Severe heart failure. Doses 100 mg/day during the third trimester of pregnancy. Dosage Acute myocardial infarction…

🟠 Drug-Induced Cardiotoxicity

…Trade Name Generic/Proper Name(s) Active Ingredient(s) Cardiotoxicity Label Section DICT Concern Cardiac side effects Severity of cardiotoxicity Hyaluronic Acid HYALURONIC ACID HYALURONIC…

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