…the examiner can further increase the amount of gain applied to incoming sound waves. This is done using gain control or time gain compensation (TGC…

…viable segments that are dysfunctional because of repeated ischemic episodes or chronic reductions in perfusion. The amount and distribution of both viable and nonviable myocardium…

…extensive myocardium at risk, severe baseline stenosis, multivessel coronary artery disease, or diffuse disease. No reflow represents impaired antegrade myocardial perfusion in the absence of…

…Assessment should integrate the history, physical examination, laboratory data and diagnostic testing. Examination for congestion Useful bedside indicators of persistent or improving congestion include: J

…a chronic, relapsing and biologically complex disease characterized by excessive accumulation of adipose tissue. It is an important cause of cardiovascular disease (CVD), cardiovascular risk…

…in most patients with severe cardiovascular disease or in those who are otherwise haemodynamically unstable. The benefit of its administration in these patients should be…

…20–30% of patients, while clinically evident restenosis, manifested by recurrent angina attributable to the treated segment, occurred in 10–15% during the first year…

…include: Diabetes and insulin resistance Thyroid disease Kidney disease Excessive alcohol consumption Diets high in carbohydrate or fat Glucocorticoids Beta blockers Oestrogen therapy Some antiretroviral…

…PR interval, while leaving the QRS duration largely unchanged. Continuous ECG monitoring is mandated during hospital initiation to detect excessive QT prolongation, proarrhythmia, and severe…

…disease or excessive beta blocker or calcium channel blocker exposure. The incidence of cardiogenic shock complicating STEMI has fallen with prompt reperfusion and reduction of…