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ECG changes due to electrolyte imbalance (disorder)

…Insulin deficiency, Addison's disease and digoxin intoxication may also cause hyperkalemia. ECG in mild hyperkalemia (potassium 6,0 mmol/L) The earliest sign of…

Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy

…marrow — choose the other side). A patient who cannot lie still — plan for sedation rather than abandoning the procedure. Choice of site The posterior superior…

Common laboratory tests

…a risk of pancreatitis Cardiac markers and coagulation Test Reference Comment : : : High sensitivity troponin T < 14 ng/L The decision thresholds are assay specific …

Warfarin therapy

…DOACs are inferior Antiphospholipid syndrome, arterial event A higher range as specified by the specialist Regional practice differs A bioprosthetic valve, the first 3 months…

Chronic Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction: Four-Pillar Therapy

…on left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF). Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) is defined by the combination of symptoms, with or without physical signs…

Blood transfusion and massive haemorrhage

…life threatening haemorrhage without a valid blood group, give group O RhD negative blood (always RhD negative to women of childbearing age) while awaiting the…

Statin Intolerance and Statin-Associated Muscle Symptoms

…Hypothyroidism Vitamin D deficiency Concomitant interacting medications The SLCO1B1 rs4149056 polymorphism is associated with higher statin concentrations and may increase the risk of simvastatin related…

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