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🟠 Left ventricular dimension and systolic function

…Left ventricular mass and geometry Women Men Reference Mildy abnormal Moderately abnormal Severely abnormal Reference Mildly abnormal Moderately abnormal Severely abnormal LINEAR METHOD LV mass…

Chronic Kidney Disease as a Cardiovascular Risk Factor

…75 mL/min/1.73 m², the probability of coronary artery disease (CAD) increases in an approximately linear manner. At an eGFR of 15 mL…

Myocardial ischemia and infarction: lack of oxygen or imbalance between supply/demand

…Indeed, studies demonstrate that the relation between contractility and blood flow is virtually linear (there are rather few linaer associations in physiology). Refer to Figure…

Cardiac arrest in hypothermia (accidental hypothermia)

…consciousness with decreasing body temperature. There appears to be a linear relationship between body temperature and both cardiopulmonary function and alertness. Cardiac arrest is unlikely…

Physics of myocardial perfusion imaging (SPECT, PET): Radiotracers, perfusion, blood flow and viability

…and high retention, with a linear relationship between myocardial blood flow and measured tracer activity over a wide range (Murthy et al.). As evident in…

Arterial line

…mmHg , which provides a continuous slow flush. Ultrasound with a high frequency linear probe when the pulse is weak, after previous failed attempts, or in…

Central venous catheter

…the length in the set against the chosen side. An ultrasound machine with a high frequency linear probe, a sterile probe cover and sterile gel…

Eye examination and corneal foreign body

…dye adheres where the epithelium is absent. Vertical, linear scratch marks suggest a foreign body under the upper eyelid. 7. Seidel's sign: apply fluorescein…

Pleural aspiration and chest drain

…is tolerated at considerably worse values. Follow the local protocol. Preparation and equipment Ultrasound with a curved array or linear probe. Sterile clothing: gown, gloves…

🟠 QTc Interval Calculator (Bazett’s, Fridericia’s, Hodge's and Framingham Formulas)

…the Framingham Heart Study, this linear correction formula adjusts the QT interval based on heart rate without involving square or cube roots. It has been…

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