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ArticleGastroenterologi & hepatologi
Upper gastrointestinal bleeding: quick reference

…of the bleeding clinically Signs of major or ongoing bleeding are: hypotension or a postural drop tachycardia a cold periphery and delayed capillary refill confusion…

ArticleCardiology
Inclisiran and Emerging Lipid-Lowering Agents

…post event period is particularly vulnerable, and delayed intensification of lipid lowering therapy may leave patients exposed to avoidable risk. Contemporary guidance therefore supports an…

ArticleArrhythmias and arrhythmology
Sotalol: Initiation, QT Monitoring and Renal Dosing

…adrenoceptors and lacks sodium channel blocking activity, meaning it exerts no membrane stabilizing effects. The class III antiarrhythmic effect is achieved by blocking the delayed…

ArticleProcedurer
Gastric lavage and activated charcoal

…Tablets and solid preparations: up to about 2 hours. Modified release preparations, anticholinergics, opioids and salicylate — where gastric emptying is delayed — may justify charcoal later…

ArticleCardiology
Coronary Anomalies and Myocardial Bridging

…arteries. They include anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery (AAOCA), coronary fistulae, and myocardial bridging. Although many are clinically silent, some produce myocardial ischaemia…

ArticleCardiology
Cardiovascular Risk in Women: Sex-Specific Factors

…including after menopause, contributing to delayed assessment and undertreatment. Traditional cardiovascular risk factors Several conventional risk factors have sex dependent effects: Blood pressure rises more…

ArticleKunskapsbas
🟠 1-2-3-LQTS Risk Calculator

…channels, leading to delayed repolarization and an increased risk of life threatening arrhythmic events. The cornerstone of LQTS management involves lifestyle modifications, pharmacotherapy, and, in…

ArticleKunskapsbas
🟠 1-2-3-LQTS Risk Calculator

…channels, leading to delayed repolarization and an increased risk of life threatening arrhythmic events. The cornerstone of LQTS management involves lifestyle modifications, pharmacotherapy, and, in…

ArticleAkutsjukvård
Anaphylaxis: quick reference for emergency management

…and nebulised adrenaline never replace intramuscular adrenaline [1,2]. Delayed administration of adrenaline is associated with more severe and more protracted reactions, biphasic courses and…

ArticleKunskapsbas
🟠 Prasugrel (Effient, Efient, Prasita)

…UA) Non ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) This applies to patients undergoing either primary or delayed percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)…

ArticleEndokrinologi & metabolism
Inpatient insulin therapy: quick reference

…1 receptor agonist It can cause nausea and delayed gastric emptying. Bear this in mind before sedation and endoscopy DPP 4 inhibitor A low risk…

ArticleConduction defects
Overview of atrioventricular (AV) blocks

…may be delayed or blocked. These conditions are referred to as atrioventricular (AV) blocks , subdivided according to the degree of block. First , second and third…