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Anticoagulation Strategies in Atrial Fibrillation

…and increased thrombin generation. The clinical consequence of this triad is severe: cardioembolic strokes associated with AF are typically larger, present with more severe neurological…

Vasovagal Syncope: Diagnosis, Tilt Testing and Treatment

…ECG and blood pressure monitoring and must be avoided in patients with carotid bruits, possible or known plaques, or stenosis. Diagnostics Electrocardiogram and Cardiac Monitoring…

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

…lead to misclassification. Blood pressure should be measured with a validated and calibrated device using a consistent method for the individual patient. The recommended procedure…

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

…Management : : : : : High Unstable Yes Often raised Reperfusion, intensive care Intermediate–high Stable Yes Raised Admission with monitoring. Be prepared for rescue thrombolysis Intermediate–low Stable…

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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