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A new ECG biomarker for sudden cardiac death

…A deep learning ECG biomarker for sudden cardiac death: what the new Nature study shows Low risk (blue) versus high risk (red) ECG morphs in…

Pulmonary Embolism (PE)

…Mortality in pulmonary embolism is up to 20%, and roughly 30% of patients with pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis experience a second thrombotic event…

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

…and I) and deep S waves in right sided chest leads (V1, V2). Right ventricular hypertrophy causes large R waves in right sided chest leads…

Abscess incision and drainage

…the foot Deep compartments Orthopaedic surgeon Close to large vessels, in the groin or on the neck Bleeding, vascular injury, pseudoaneurysm Surgeon, ultrasound first Other…

Ankle-brachial index (ABI)

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

Anticoagulants: quick reference for dosing, renal adjustment and reversal

…A mechanical valve may require a higher target Doses in venous thromboembolism Treatment doses in deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism differ from the atrial…

Endotracheal intubation

…anticipated, whether the position and the equipment are in order, and whether there is an explicit plan for what happens when the first attempt fails…

Exercise stress test on cycle ergometer

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

Leg ulcers — wound debridement and compression therapy

…< 30 mmHg. Decompensated heart failure — compression of both legs acutely increases preload. Untreated deep vein thrombosis in the acute phase. Septic phlebitis, ongoing soft…

Lumbar puncture

…CT is performed first. Preparation and equipment Informed consent, coagulation status and an up to date medication list. A sterile fenestrated drape, chlorhexidine in alcohol…

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