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Sepsis and septic shock: quick reference for the first hour

…usually 500 mL as a rapid bolus, and a smaller bolus where the risk of fluid overload is high 0 to 30 min Clinical assessment…

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…

Coronary CT Angiography and CAD-RADS Reporting

…images from x ray attenuation measurements obtained at multiple angles. Tissue attenuation is expressed relative to water in Hounsfield units. Bone is highly attenuating, air…

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

…3] . Plaque Erosion: Responsible for up to 30% of ACS cases, plaque erosion is increasingly recognized in the modern era of high intensity statin therapy…

Contrast-Associated Acute Kidney Injury: Risk Assessment and Prevention

…from the combined effects of contrast exposure and other ischaemic or nephrotoxic stresses. The kidney is particularly vulnerable to toxic injury because of its high…

Gynaecological examination and cervical smear

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

Vulnerable Plaque and Mechanisms of Acute Coronary Occlusion

…In some of these patients, microvascular obstruction or epicardial spasm may account for the ischaemia. STEMI usually results from rapid thrombotic occlusion of a previously…

Cardiac arrest in intoxication (poisoning)

…performed. CPR Initiate CPR in adherence to standard guidelines. However, refrain from rescue breaths to mitigate the risk of potential contaminants endangering the rescuer. Contact…

Management of bradycardia (bradyarrhythmia)

…by an increase in stroke volume. Symptomatic bradycardia may present with chronic or acute symptoms, ranging from chronic fatigue and exercise intolerance to sudden cardiac…

🟠 Ticagrelor (Brilinta, Brilique)

…ritonavir, and atazanavir) can lead to a significant increase in exposure to ticagrelor. Dosage: Acute Coronary Syndromes Treatment with Ticagrelor should start with a loading…

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