…is predominantly observed in older patients with heavily calcified, tortuous vessels [2] . Regardless of the initiating mechanism, the exposure of thrombogenic material triggers a rapid…

…seen predominantly after larger infarctions and/or delayed reperfusion. Its typical onset is 1–2 weeks after AMI, although descriptions of the syndrome include a…

…presentation of ACS is generally similar to that in non pregnant patients, although symptoms may be atypical. Pregnant patients with SCAD may have a more…

…form of statin therapy after systematic reassessment and rechallenge. The principal manifestation is statin associated muscle symptoms (SAMS). These range from diffuse myalgia with a…

…severe piperacillin–tazobactam 4 g × 4 IV Exacerbation of COPD with an indication for antibiotics amoxicillin 750 mg × 3 PO 5–7 days or doxycycline…

…bacterial CNS infections states that CT must not be performed before lumbar puncture in suspected bacterial meningitis — not even with a reduced level of consciousness…

…foreign materials pose a high risk of infection. Approximately 20% of all endocarditis affect people with valve prostheses and among other cases 18% show significant…

…attributed to the pericardium: The pericardium serves as a barrier to infections. The pericardium reduces friction between the ventricles and surrounding structures of the mediastinum…

…by a biologically active process. Risk factors for calcification overlap with risk factors for coronary heart disease (atherosclerosis). The average age at diagnosis of aortic…

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