…A joint prosthesis: the aspiration must be performed by an orthopaedic surgeon under strictly sterile conditions. For corticosteroid injection there is an additional absolute contraindication…

…condition) In addition to these five conditions, there are numerous other causes of chest pain, but the other causes are either subacute or non acute…

…exercise capacity (and VO2 max , see below). In addition to exercise capacity, stress testing also provides information on electrocardiographic (ECG) reaction, the occurrence of arrhythmias…

…absence for ultrasound practitioners (Harrison et al). When performing emergency echocardiography, or any examination without a proper examination table, it may be difficult to acquire…

…17%–25% In patients with atherosclerotic vascular disease or familial hypercholesterolaemia, addition of bempedoic acid to statin therapy reduced LDL C by approximately 16.5…

…contractility. Analogous electrophysiological changes occur within the sinus and atrioventricular (AV) nodes. In addition to these direct effects, adenosine antagonizes catecholamine stimulated adenylate cyclase. This…

…ventricular function is therefore an important therapeutic objective. Exercise intolerance Exercise limitation is multifactorial. In addition to elevated exercise induced filling pressures, patients may have:

…drug users (intravenous addiction), elderly patients with altered valves, patients with valve prostheses or other cardiac devices (pacemaker, CRT, ICD). In addition to staphylococcus aureus …

…be visible in one or a few leads. Figure 1. Stimulation artifact (red arrows) in ventricular pacing. 25 mm/s. In addition to stimulation artifacts…

…In addition to echocardiography, ECG and clinical examination, blood tests and other radiological examinations are most often required, in particular computed tomography (DT) and/or…

CPR Time is the most critical factor for survival in cardiac arrest. Life saving interventions must be initiated momentarily to maximize the probability of survival…

…for the bone in question): A fracture of the bone to be punctured, or a major injury proximal to the puncture site. A joint prosthesis…

…is useful for detecting valvular regurgitation and defects in the atria or ventricles (Figure 2). In addition, color Doppler can be used to align the…

…therefore critical. The 12 lead electrocardiogram (ECG) is an immediately available diagnostic tool that can provide essential clues to LMCA occlusion or critical stenosis. This…

…required, in addition to the mealtime dose Never stop basal insulin in a person with type 1 diabetes , not even before fasting or an investigation…

…cholesterol (LDL C). Increased PCSK9 activity therefore contributes to higher LDL C concentrations. The genetic evidence provides the rationale for therapeutic inhibition. Gain of function…

…escalation to catheter ablation or mechanical circulatory support remains a viable therapeutic pathway [4]. Furthermore, in the peri operative setting, patients at high risk for…

…levels of cardiac troponins. In addition to elevated troponins, the patient must display either symptoms or ECG changes consistent with myocardial infarction/ischemia. Most patients…

…duration of 120 ms (0.12 s) or more is required to diagnose a complete left bundle branch block . In addition to prolonged QRS duration…

…the adjacent joint. Known hypersensitivity to the preparations. Relative: Poorly controlled diabetes — expect a raised blood glucose for 2–5 days. Suspected or known tendon…

…it captures triglyceride rich lipoproteins in addition to LDL and other apoB containing particles. Cardiovascular risk categories Primary prevention For adults aged 40–75 years…

…catheterization. Principles of management of congenital heart disease and GUCH Complex malformations often require intervention (surgical or catheter based intervention). In addition to the malformation…

…low or moderate intensity statins should have treatment intensified. The 2025 ACS guideline recommendations include: High intensity statin therapy for all patients with ACS. Addition…

…prognosis. The 5 year survival rate after hospitalization for heart failure is 60%, which is comparable to common cancers ( Stewart et al ). In addition, heart…

…prognosis. The 5 year survival rate after hospitalization for heart failure is 60%, which is comparable to common cancers ( Stewart et al ). In addition, heart…

…inventions of the 20th century. Cardiac pacing has evolved from a hazardous experiment in the 1930s, to a routine, safe, and sophisticated treatment used worldwide…

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…Addison's disease, renal failure, tamoxifen, lithium, thiazide diuretics, D vitamin and calcium overdose. ECG changes due to hypercalcemia Common ECG changes Shortened QT interval…

…presence or absence of an acute coronary occlusion, rather than rigid ECG thresholds. Several machine learning models for ECG interpretation have been developed to differentiate…

…to primary hyperparathyroidism or neoplastic etiologies. Other causes include immobilization, sarcoidosis, thyrotoxicosis, familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia, Addison's disease, renal insufficiency, therapeutic interventions with tamoxifen or…

…The transition from a quiescent plaque to a highly thrombogenic surface occurs via three primary mechanisms: Plaque Rupture: Accounting for 60 70% of ACS presentations…

…of displaying the ECG leads is referred to as the Cabrera format and it has been the existing standard in Sweden for over 30 years…

…a saline flush. A tube for serum or plasma cortisol according to local instructions, and a chilled EDTA tube for plasma ACTH , which must be…

…factors make a particularly large contribution to cardiovascular disease. Hypertension is a major component of this burden, followed by non HDL cholesterol. For myocardial infarction…

…management strategies. For instance, administering nitroglycerin to alleviate ischemic chest pain may lead to hemodynamic collapse in patients with right ventricular ischemia or infarction. Recognizing…

…or it may extend to additional non infarct related lesions. Culprit only revascularization treats the artery responsible for the acute clinical event during the index…

…used as an adjunct to dietary measures and maximally tolerated statin therapy, with or without other LDL C lowering drugs, when additional LDL C reduction…

…or acute presentations Left main disease may be clinically silent, and revascularisation recommendations are not restricted to patients with symptoms. Current guidance supports revascularisation for…

…than by diabetes alone. The source material does not provide a detailed symptom profile or symptom based diagnostic algorithm for each condition. Diabetes related AF…

…that is no longer amenable to additional mechanical revascularization. Despite treatment with antianginal drugs and PCI or CABG, daily or weekly angina remains present in…

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

…V9). Criteria for ischemia/infarction have been established for these leads (please refer to ECG leads or Additional leads in acute myocardial infarction). Importance of…

…almost not compressible Additional qualitative parameters Mild regurgiation Moderate regurgitation Severe regurgitation Coaptation defect mild moderate severe Size right ventricle normal normal or enlarged enlarged…

…If conversion to sinus rhythm is not successful, blood pressure and ECG should be observed for an additional 15 minutes after the completion of the…

…to age and the presence of concomitant risk factors. In contrast, patients with confirmed hypertension generally require BP lowering treatment without additional risk stratification for…

…adjunct to, rather than a replacement for, established secondary prevention treatment. Its potential role is greatest when cardiovascular risk remains high despite optimal or maximally…

…injury is an acute deterioration in renal function occurring after exposure to iodinated contrast media, particularly during cardiovascular angiography, computed tomography, or percutaneous coronary intervention…

…bempedoic acid in selected patients, particularly those with statin intolerance or persistent failure to reach goal. For statin intolerant patients, ezetimibe may be used initially…

…a less compelling basis for intervention. The source material does not provide a distinct symptom profile, physical examination pattern or biomarker signature specific to CTOs…

…troponin rise, with thresholds differing for PCI and CABG; and At least one additional indicator of new myocardial ischemia or procedural coronary compromise. When preprocedural…

…and infarction Definition and clinical rationale Stable angina, or chronic chest pain attributable to suspected chronic coronary syndrome, is evaluated by estimating the likelihood of…

…and an additional trigger is required. Potential triggers include thrombus formation and sympathetic activation. Rho kinase may increase vascular smooth muscle sensitivity to calcium by…

…The majority of these encode proteins in the sarcomere, Z disk or the cytoskeleton (Herschberger et al). De novo mutations are less common than inherited…

…These additional leads are V3R, V4R and V7. V3R and V4R are used in children under the age of 5 years due to the fact…

…possess an additional pathway between the atria and the ventricles. Such pathways may be conductive, such that they can transmit the atrial impulse to the…

…CKD), facilitating early intervention and management. Standardization: Its widespread adoption has led to standardized reporting of eGFR in clinical laboratories, enhancing consistency in patient care…

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…variable dense Size left atrium normal normal or enlarged enlarged Size left ventricle normal normal or enlarged enlarged Additional PISA parameters Mild regurgitation Moderate regurgitation…

…22 36 mm Descending aorta 20 30 mm ​Adjustment refers to adjusting for body surface area (BSA). Standardized values for aorta (mean ± SD) Aortic annulus…

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