…not on how wide the rim of fluid looks. With ultrasound guidance, the point at which the fluid lies most superficially is chosen and the…

…on a single eGFR. Step 1: confirm the course and assess severity Establish the baseline Look for previous creatinine values in the record, preferably from…

…the right atrium and right ventricle are compressed, with elevation of their diastolic pressures. Right sided filling becomes increasingly dependent on the fall in intrathoracic…

…will fall outside. The ranges below are guide values for adults. The method and the laboratory determine the range — always use the range printed on…

…pathophysiology and electrocardiology. Unfortunately, numerous books and online resources fall into the trap of oversimplification. Physicians, nurses, paramedics and physician assistants who rely on such…

…HEMORR₂HAGES bleeding risk score is a clinical tool developed to assess the risk of major bleeding in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) on anticoagulation therapy…

…a documented rise and/or fall of cTn values. However, myocardial injury alone is an entity in itself and may arise from non ischaemic cardiac…

…the toe instead. Marked pain that prevents the patient from tolerating compression. Preparation and equipment Equipment: a handheld Doppler probe 5–10 MHz, ultrasound gel…

…from a central line if one is present 4 Take a full blood count with a differential, CRP, creatinine, electrolytes, liver function tests, glucose and…

…lower threshold for provocation, or symptoms that awaken the patient from sleep. Initial symptoms of NSTEMI and UA may be similar. NSTEMI is diagnosed when…