…In one trial of patients with previous myocardial infarction, the Mediterranean intervention involved greater consumption of fruits, vegetables, legumes, bread and an alpha linolenic acid…

…airway is paramount to evaluate for impending respiratory compromise. Diagnostics The diagnosis of ACE inhibitor induced cough is primarily clinical and relies on the temporal…

…al ). Randomized clinical trials are lacking. Figure 1 . Left panel : The association between compression depth and survival to hospital discharge ( Stiell et al ). Right panel…

…Life Support (ECLS) encompasses several extracorporeal systems designed to assist in cases of cardiac or respiratory failure by means of an extracorporeal pump and oxygenator…

…all in diabetes. The severity of the symptoms and the patient's need for help matter more than a single measured value [2]. Level Plasma…

…with temporary mechanical circulatory support (MCS) considered as a bridge. Clinical Presentation and Symptoms Symptoms of STEMI The usual symptom is severe, prolonged ischemic discomfort…

…are no means of determining what phase the patient is in. The three phases following a sudden cardiac arrest were described by Weisfeldt and Becker…

…may remain stable for prolonged periods, but chronic coronary disease can progress or destabilize abruptly, leading to an acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Clinical manifestations may…

…100 Normal values for ejection fraction (EF) Studies in healthy individuals suggest that the mean ejection fraction is 63% to 69%. European and American guidelines…

…therefore have both an acidosis and an alkalosis at the same time despite a normal pH. The lungs compensate for a primary metabolic disturbance within…