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…to clopidogrel; reducing the dose of prasugrel; extending DAPT beyond 12 months in carefully selected patients with high ischemic risk and low bleeding risk. These…

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…primarily reflect cholesterol content. The amount of cholesterol carried by individual particles varies according to particle size and composition. As a result, apoB and cholesterol…

…to as ischemic cardiomyopathy (Dilated Cardiomyopathy). Ventricular dilation leads to dilation of the mitral annulus and papillary muscle displacement (i.e the distance between the…

…delirium tremens has historically carried a high mortality. With modern sedation, supportive treatment and treatment of the precipitating illness the prognosis is considerably better [3…

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…withdrawal carries a risk of rebound. The referring physician should have made this decision; document which applies. Nitroglycerin is continued; note it in the report…

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…on the ward Situation Target plasma glucose : : Most inpatients 6–10 mmol/L Frail older people, a short expected survival, a high risk of hypoglycaemia…

…of oral morphine per day. Patches have no place in acute, unstable pain: the onset takes 12 to 24 hours and the offset just as…

…than one with an eGFR of 50 and A1. Estimating renal function Formula Used for : : CKD EPI 2021 (creatinine) The first choice for eGFR in…

…ago and are at high risk of a new event. Treatment can be started without interruption as continuation treatment after the initial one year treatment…

…individualized with respect to the delay to coronary angiography (PCI). The majority of patients should undergo angiography within 24 hours, but high risk patients should…

…Beyond the difference in R wave amplitude, note the slurred terminal portion of the R wave in the high risk morphology, which replaces the sharp…

…therapy. In this setting, the risk of sudden death and end stage heart failure is high, and assessment for advanced therapies may be required. Evaluation…

…and high cholesterol levels, among other risk factors, were strongly associated with coronary artery disease and myocardial infarction. However, association is not the same as…

…and cardiac arrest after presentation are markers of very high risk. They require immediate escalation because the priority is to identify and treat an obstructive…

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…a high capacity, low affinity transporter situated in the S1 and S2 segments of the renal proximal tubule. It accounts for approximately 90% of renal…

…book with an abundance of illustrations that appeared pedagogical, despite the fact that it had not been updated for decades. As I got more involved…

…The ultrasound image misrepresents the echogenicity of structures. Echogenicity is defined as the intensity of reflected sound waves. Structures with high echogenicity will reflect more…

…In regards to cardiac arrest, BLS includes delivering high quality chest compressions, ventilations and use of an automatic external defibrillator (AED). BLS courses are provided…

…the probability of return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) is high but survival is very low, as is the proportion surviving with good neurological function ( Table…

…coagulation (DIC), and hypoperfusion manifesting as hypotension. The high mortality associated with sepsis underscores the critical importance of timely and appropriate interventions. In patients presenting…

…volume of the ventricle (EDV) is reduced. Constrictive pericarditis also leads to right sided heart failure, which is explained by the fact that high pressure…

…recommended as the initial study in patients with low to moderate risk of CAD. In patients with a high to very high risk of CAD…

…risk of destabilization of the plaque. Atherosclerotic plaques are vulnerable and may disrupt, which may ultimately lead to death ( Stone, Libby et al. ). As the…

…and should be managed urgently. The risk of cardiogenic shock and cardiac arrest is high and pharmacological interventions are frequently futile. It is often necessary…

…velocity of relaxation are the key parameters. Ideally, relaxation should proceed rapidly and the ventricle should expand substantially. This requires that the myocardium has high…

…defibrillator pads if the patient is unstable or at marked risk of arrhythmia. 4. Take a full blood count, electrolytes, creatinine, glucose, high sensitivity troponin…

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…marked work of breathing — the strongest indication, with a rapid effect on dyspnoea and oxygenation. Atelectasis and postoperative hypoxaemia. Hypoxaemic failure where high flow nasal…

…as acute brain failure. It is precipitated by somatic illness, drugs, poisoning, withdrawal, surgery or several concurrent factors. A diagnosis of delirium is therefore the…

…resolved. Capillary measurement of beta hydroxybutyrate has high diagnostic accuracy [2]. A venous blood gas is generally sufficient for the assessment of pH and bicarbonate…

…present despite a high atrial rate (for example atrial fibrillation) if the block in the AV node is high grade. Causes of tachyarrhythmia with narrow…

…sick sinus syndrome or high grade AV block without pacemaker protection. Asthma and other marked obstructive airways disease — relative; the risk of bronchospasm is real…

…monitoring and early assessment of the need for dialysis ECG changes or serious neuromuscular symptoms mean a high risk even if the plasma potassium is…

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…surgeon. Dislocation of a native hip (as opposed to a prosthesis) — a high risk of avascular necrosis of the femoral head and of vascular injury…

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

…haematuria with clots (a three way catheter). Instillation therapy and contrast studies of the urinary tract. Wound healing with a sacral pressure sore or extensive…

…and all bites on the hand. These are as a rule left open. Facial bites can be sutured after careful debridement because of the cosmesis…

…determined by ROC curve analysis as the optimal balance for deciding on ICD implantation, yielded a number needed to treat (NNT) of nine (95% CI…

…determined by ROC curve analysis as the optimal balance for deciding on ICD implantation, yielded a number needed to treat (NNT) of nine (95% CI…

…Proietti M, Lane DA, Lip GYH. Evaluation of the HAS BLED, ATRIA, and ORBIT bleeding risk scores in atrial fibrillation patients on warfarin. Am J…

…by dividing body weight in kilograms by the square of height in meters. BMI is relevant for medical prognostication as it serves as a quick…

…of 2 or more. Patient preference and the balance of risk and benefit determine whether treatment is initiated. High 3 9 As above. Very high…

…Volume depletion and high plasma renin activity increase the effect of enalaprilat, and may cause severe hypotension. Time to onset of action 15 to 30…

…regardless of the type of oral anticoagulant used. Studies have shown that it performs similarly or superiorly to other bleeding risk assessment tools, such as…

…extent of myocardial fibrosis). Risk stratification The calculator helps identify patients at high risk of SCD who may benefit from preventive interventions, such as ICD…