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A new ECG biomarker for sudden cardiac death

…waveforms to reliable cause of death data. The current study This paper supplies that ingredient. The authors trained a convolutional deep learning model on population…

Pulmonary Embolism (PE)

…of patients with pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis experience a second thrombotic event within 10 years ( Goldhaber et al, Kearon et al ). Epidemiology of…

Right ventricular hypertrophy (RVH): ECG criteria & clinical characteristics

…of the left ventricle is enhanced in LVH, which results in large R waves in left sided leads (V5, V6, aVL and I) and deep…

Abscess incision and drainage

…malignancy differential Surgeon or mammography Sole of the foot Deep compartments Orthopaedic surgeon Close to large vessels, in the groin or on the neck Bleeding…

Ankle-brachial index (ABI)

…Assessment of healing potential in ulcers and before deciding the level of amputation. Contraindications There are no absolute contraindications. Refrain or modify in: Deep vein…

Anticoagulants: quick reference for dosing, renal adjustment and reversal

…or dialysis DOACs are not recommended. Warfarin after individual assessment Rule of thumb for the monitoring interval: eGFR divided by 10 gives the number of…

Endotracheal intubation

…and respiratory acidosis, or a markedly increased work of breathing with impending exhaustion. Threatened airway obstruction: inhalation injury, anaphylaxis, deep neck infection, an expanding haematoma…

Exercise stress test on cycle ergometer

…or ongoing unstable angina. Uncontrolled symptomatic arrhythmia. Symptomatic severe aortic stenosis. Decompensated heart failure. Acute pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis. Acute myocarditis, pericarditis or…

Leg ulcers — wound debridement and compression therapy

…ABI < 0.5 or toe pressure < 30 mmHg. Decompensated heart failure — compression of both legs acutely increases preload. Untreated deep vein thrombosis in…

Lumbar puncture

…Contraindications Clinical signs of herniation — deep unconsciousness with unreactive pupils, an altered breathing pattern, a rising blood pressure with bradycardia. A known or suspected intracranial…

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