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Management of bradycardia (bradyarrhythmia)

…and vice versa. The pathophysiological explanation for this may be a general degeneration of the atrial conduction system. Individuals with atrial fibrillation and bradycardia have…

Upper gastrointestinal bleeding: quick reference

…prophylactic intubation reduces aspiration or mortality. It has on the contrary been associated with more pneumonia and a longer stay, although the results are influenced…

ACE Inhibitors: Initiation, Titration and Creatinine Monitoring

…cover specific diagnostic modalities such as ECG, imaging, or electrophysiology in relation to ACE inhibitor therapy. Biomarkers and Laboratory Findings Monitoring renal function and potassium…

Sepsis and septic shock: quick reference for the first hour

…Older people, the immunosuppressed and patients with renal or hepatic failure can have subtle symptoms. Findings that suggest acute organ dysfunction Organ or system Finding…

Arterial Hypertension: Definition, Diagnosis and Out-of-Office Measurement

…binary distinction between normotension and hypertension. Its long term relationship with cardiovascular risk is therefore graded, although practical clinical care requires diagnostic and treatment thresholds…

Acute coronary syndrome: quick reference for loading doses and time targets

…PCI can be performed within 120 minutes of the STEMI diagnosis. With a longer expected delay and a symptom duration of less than 12 hours…

Isoprenaline and Dopamine Infusions for Bradycardia

…and Physical Examination The source material does not provide specific details regarding the physical examination maneuvers for patients with bradycardia. Diagnostics Electrocardiography and Ambulatory Monitoring…

Pulmonary embolism: quick reference for risk stratification and treatment

…infection, surgery, trauma and old age. A positive value is not a diagnosis. Risk grading in confirmed pulmonary embolism Risk Haemodynamics Right ventricular strain (echo…

Resistant Hypertension: Evaluation and Treatment

…those with resistant hypertension, including older age, Black ethnicity, elevated body mass index, diabetes, or chronic kidney disease. Evaluation and Physical Examination The diagnostic assessment…

High-Sensitivity Troponin: 0/1-Hour Rule-In and Rule-Out Algorithms

…approximately 20–50%. Their greater analytical sensitivity improves diagnostic accuracy and negative predictive value in patients with suspected acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Cardiac troponin is…

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The Normal ECG: From Normality to Pathology

…normal ECG, normal variants and diagnosis of pathological findings. A total of 8 lessons will guide you through all the waves, intervals, and durations,…

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