…without a definite diagnosis. Choice of technique Diagnostic question Method Comment : : : Pigmented lesion, suspected melanoma Excision with a 1–3 mm margin, down into the…

…endothelial dysfunction and epicardial coronary spasm. The absence of obstructive CAD on ICA should therefore not automatically be interpreted as evidence that the patient’s…

…Annular Plane Systolic Excursion). Study the movement and opening of the aortic valve. Study the movement and opening of the mitral valve. Left atrial dimension…

…can precipitate ventricular fibrillation, and cardioversion of fibrillation of unknown duration without anticoagulation can cause a stroke hours to weeks later. Everything else in the…

…Interpretation of CHADS VA score References Lip GY, Nieuwlaat R, Pisters R, Lane DA, Crijns HJ. Refining clinical risk stratification for predicting stroke and thromboembolism…

…obstruction. Assessment should include: Confirmation that the treated epicardial segment is adequately expanded and not severely obstructed. Exclusion of coronary dissection compromising the true lumen…

…or delayed percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Contraindications Prasugrel should not be used in the following situations: Hypersensitivity to the active substance or any of the…