…involvement in the inflammatory process. A broad spectrum of pharmacologic agents can induce bradycardia or conduction disorders. These include beta blockers, non dihydropyridine calcium channel…

…causing afferent arteriolar vasoconstriction and reducing glomerular hyperfiltration. The cardiovascular and renal effects extend beyond glycaemic control. Proposed mechanisms include: Reduction in glomerular hypertension and…

…right ventricle is rare. The clinical spectrum extends from limited right ventricular dysfunction to severe right sided failure and cardiogenic shock. The haemodynamic disturbance results…

…Myocardial Infarction Ticagrelor 60 mg twice daily is the recommended dose for extended treatment for patients who had a heart attack at least a year…

…support a causal relationship between Lp(a) associated genetic variants and coronary artery disease. Associations have also been extended to peripheral arterial disease, ischaemic stroke…

Arrhythmias and arrhythmology Pharmacology & dosing Definition and Pathophysiology Sotalol is a nonselective beta adrenoceptor blocker devoid of intrinsic sympathomimetic activity that also prolongs cardiac repolarization…

…it may recur and, in some instances, persist for extended durations. As for any long standing tachycardia, there is a risk of developing tachycardia induced…

…wrist, and tape to secure the hand. Positioning: the wrist extended about 30–45 degrees over the rolled towel, the hand secured with tape. Greater…

…The patient sits upright on the couch, far enough forward that the head will extend beyond the end of the couch when laid down. 2…

…the palm on the greater trochanter with the index finger towards the anterior superior iliac spine and the middle finger extended along the iliac crest…