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Cardiovascular Risk in Women: Sex-Specific Factors

…the chromosomal distinction between XX and XY individuals and are reflected in cardiovascular structure and function. Sociocultural factors contribute independently to differences in exposure to…

Alcohol withdrawal and delirium tremens: quick reference

…A benzodiazepine in a sufficient and repeated dose , titrated against clinical effect. 2. Parenteral thiamine early , preferably before or at the same time as carbohydrate…

Familial Hypercholesterolaemia: Diagnosis, Cascade Screening and Treatment

…higher in populations with a founder effect. HoFH is much rarer, affecting approximately 1 in 250,000–350,000 individuals. The lifelong exposure to high…

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

…This is predominantly observed in older patients with heavily calcified, tortuous vessels [2] . Regardless of the initiating mechanism, the exposure of thrombogenic material triggers a…

Contrast-Associated Acute Kidney Injury: Risk Assessment and Prevention

…acute deterioration in renal function occurring after exposure to iodinated contrast media, particularly during cardiovascular angiography, computed tomography, or percutaneous coronary intervention. The preferred terminology…

Risk Factor Modification: The Evidence Base for Primary Prevention

…is therefore directed at identifying individuals at increased risk and reducing exposure to established, modifiable determinants of cardiovascular disease. The principal targets include blood pressure…

Gynaecological examination and cervical smear

…reason to refrain from investigating postmenopausal bleeding or a visible cervical lesion. Contraindications There are no absolute contraindications, but refrain or adapt in: The patient…

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

…It corresponds to disappearance of Korotkoff sounds; if sounds persist, the fourth Korotkoff sound is used. Office blood pressure: blood pressure measured in a clinical…

Poisoning: quick reference for antidotes and initial management

…reduced absorption and, in selected cases, enhanced elimination. For many poisonings, well delivered supportive treatment matters more than the antidote [1,2]. Telephone your national…

Alcohol and Cardiovascular Disease

…effects Acute ethanol exposure has a negative inotropic effect and promotes peripheral vasodilation through reduced systemic vascular resistance. The resulting mild reduction in blood pressure…

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