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Non-ST Elevation Acute Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI) and Unstable Angina

…a chronic, progressive, and highly dynamic inflammatory disease of the arterial wall. It is characterized by the subendothelial accumulation of apolipoprotein B containing lipoproteins, macrophage…

Pulmonary stenosis

…pulmonic) stenosis Pulmonary stenosis is virtually always a consequence of congenital heart disease. The stenosis can be fixed or dynamic, depending on the underlying etiology…

Sepsis and septic shock: quick reference for the first hour

…a vasopressor and early source control. Sepsis is a dynamic condition. Investigation and treatment must therefore proceed in parallel and must not wait for complete…

ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI): Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Management

…characterized by the gradual accumulation of inert cholesterol debris, modern vascular biology has redefined atherosclerosis as a dynamic, immune mediated fibroproliferative response to endothelial injury …

Acute severe asthma in adults: quick reference

…by bronchospasm, mucosal oedema and mucus plugging. Expiratory flow limitation causes air trapping and dynamic hyperinflation. The consequences are increased work of breathing, exhaustion and…

Diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic state: quick reference

…advanced renal failure, marked heart failure or circulatory shock require a specific protocol and early specialist involvement. DKA and HHS are dynamic conditions. Treatment must…

🟠 Mean arterial pressure (MAP) calculator

…stroke volume, or vascular tone can significantly impact MAP, reflecting the dynamic interplay between cardiac function and vascular resistance. Advantages of measuring MAP over systolic…

Acute Coronary Syndrome: Definitions and Initial Triage

…myocardial infarction. It may be acute, when serial troponin values show a dynamic change, or chronic, when troponin elevation persists without such a change. Myocarditis…

Blood Pressure Targets in Older and Frail Adults

…preferably using validated clinical tests Ability to perform activities of daily living Cognitive status Risk of falls Symptoms or history suggesting orthostatic hypotension Multimorbidity Polypharmacy…

Heart Failure With Mildly Reduced Ejection Fraction

…This dynamic nature makes prior imaging particularly important when interpreting a current LVEF of 41–49%. Diagnostic phenotype Criterion HFmrEF Symptoms and/or signs of…

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