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Left Ventricular Function

…the concentration of catecholamines, angiotensin, hemoglobin, etc. A vivid example of how cardiac function can be affected by targeting peripheral mechanisms is illustrated by the…

Incretins in Cardiometabolic Medicine: Leveraging GLP-1, GIP, and Glucagon Receptor Agonism for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction

…decades, the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and obesity was siloed, with clinicians focusing primarily on hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) reduction, blood pressure, lipids…

🟠 ATRIA (Anticoagulation and Risk Factors in Atrial Fibrillation) Bleeding Risk Score

…Score The ATRIA score assigns points based on five clinical factors: Anemia: Hemoglobin <13 g/dL in men or <12 g/dL in women (3…

Blood transfusion and massive haemorrhage

…group studied. Transfuse one unit at a time and assess the effect clinically and with a repeat haemoglobin before ordering the next unit. In chronic…

Intensive care parameters

…target ScvO₂ 70–80 % A low value suggests inadequate oxygen delivery Capillary refill < 3 s Equivalent to lactate guided resuscitation in septic shock Haemoglobin…

Massive haemorrhage and transfusion: quick reference

…6. Take a blood gas with lactate, pH, base excess, haemoglobin and ionised calcium, together with a full blood count, INR, APTT and fibrinogen. 7…

Upper gastrointestinal bleeding: quick reference

…or frequent blood gases are needed 3 Blood grouping and cross matching. Order red cells early with ongoing major bleeding 4 Tests: haemoglobin, platelet count…

SGLT2 Inhibitors for Cardiovascular and Renal Protection

…and beta hydroxybutyrate oxidation Reduced sodium hydrogen exchanger subtype 3 activity Attenuation of oxidative stress, inflammation and fibrosis Reduction in body weight and haemoglobin A1c…

Renal parameters

…60, or in the presence of albuminuria: check the potassium, calcium, phosphate, PTH, haemoglobin and bicarbonate , review the medication list (metformin, NSAIDs, RAAS blockade, gabapentin…

Type 2 Myocardial Infarction: Mechanisms and Management

…stable known or presumed CAD, an acute stressor—such as an acute gastrointestinal bleed causing a precipitous drop in haemoglobin, or a sustained tachyarrhythmia—may…

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