…MELD Na is used for transplant prioritisation; both are available among the calculators. Fibrosis markers Index Calculation Interpretation : : : FIB 4 (age × AST) / (platelets × √ALT) <…

…the past century. Initial post mortem observations in the late 19th century first linked thrombotic occlusion of a coronary artery with myocardial necrosis. Although early…

…is not automatically attributable to Dressler syndrome. A pericardial effusion measuring more than 10 mm at end diastole after AMI should prompt investigation for possible…

…haemoglobin — haemoglobin falls late in acute haemorrhage and a normal value does not exclude significant blood loss. Massive haemorrhage meeting the criteria for activation of…

…Beta blockers, particularly non selective agents like nadolol and propranolol, are the first line treatment for reducing arrhythmic risk across all LQTS genotypes. These medications…

…Beta blockers, particularly non selective agents like nadolol and propranolol, are the first line treatment for reducing arrhythmic risk across all LQTS genotypes. These medications…

…underlying conditions increase a patient's sensitivity to digitalis related arrhythmias. The clinician must evaluate for the presence of worsening renal function, advanced age, hypokalemia…

…after infarction. VSR may also occur as late as 2 weeks after infarction. Predisposing features Risk features vary by lesion but include: Older age. Female…

…sensitivity for detecting coronary thrombus. Drug eluting stents (DES) may prolong the period of susceptibility because their antiproliferative agents can inhibit endothelialization. Very late thrombosis…

…aorta can be regarded as a cylinder, and the same assumption can be made for the other valves. The area is calculated by measuring the…