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Cardiovascular Risk Assessment with SCORE2 and SCORE2-OP

…Moderate or severe chronic kidney disease (CKD) Hypertension mediated organ damage (HMOD) Probable or definite familial hypercholesterolaemia Other markedly abnormal single risk factors or genetic…

Introduction to cardiac arrest

…1961). A total of 500 cases of fatal myocardial infarction were examined. The authors reported that 60–70% of all cases had no myocardial disease…

Anaphylaxis: quick reference for emergency management

…2]. Delayed administration of adrenaline is associated with more severe and more protracted reactions, biphasic courses and fatal outcome. At the same time, serious adverse…

🟠 Nitroprusside

…to cyanide. Cyanid toxicity may be fatal (should be suspected if patient develops altered mental status and lactic acidosis). Fatal outcomes are rare. Renal failure…

Aspirin in Primary Prevention: Current Recommendations

…established ASCVD, its potential reduction in non fatal myocardial infarction and ischaemic stroke must be weighed against clinically important gastrointestinal and intracranial bleeding. Evidence in…

Colchicine and Anti-inflammatory Therapy in Coronary Disease

…against interleukin 1β, provided proof of concept but was not developed for routine coronary prevention because of fatal infections and high cost. Low dose…

STEMI: Fibrinolysis, Indications, Contraindications and Rescue PCI

…When treatment delay is similar, PPCI reduces mortality, non fatal reinfarction, and stroke compared with fibrinolysis. It is also more effective at opening the occluded…

Cardiac arrest in hyperthermia and malignant hyperthermia

…acidosis, and the subsequent development of hyperkalemia. This condition is potentially fatal and necessitates prompt intervention, including sedation and the administration of Dantrolene. References DeBehnke…

Endocarditis: definitions, causes, diagnosis, echocardiography & treatment

…as well as to embolization in the systemic circulation. The complications can be fatal. Approximately 500 Swedes are affected annually by endocarditis and the median…

🟠 Ticagrelor (Brilinta, Brilique)

…renal failure, or fever. It's a potentially fatal condition that requires prompt treatment, including plasmapheresis. Interference with Platelet Function Test for Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia…

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