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ArticleLungmedicin
Acute exacerbation of COPD: quick reference

…Give short acting bronchodilators. 5. Give a systemic corticosteroid if the exacerbation is more than mild. 6. Assess the indication for antibiotics on the basis…

ArticleProcedurer
Abscess incision and drainage

…with a collection of pus. Persistent painful induration after a few days of antibiotics — suggests that an abscess has formed. Ultrasound settles the question when…

ArticleKunskapsbas
🟠 Pulmonary valve

Pulmonary valve regurgitation Mild regurgiation Moderate regurgitation Severe regurgitation Pulmonary valve morphology normal normal/abnormal abnormal Density CW Doppler weak, slow deceleration variable dense, steep…

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🟠 Mitral valve

Mitral valve regurgitation Primary parameters Mild regurgiation Moderate regurgitation Severe regurgitation Vena contracta (cm) < 0,3 0,3 0,69 0,69 EROA (cm²…

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🟠 Tricuspid valve

Tricuspid valve regurgitation Primary parameters Mild regurgiation Moderate regurgitation Severe regurgitation PISA radius < 0,6 0,6 0,9 0,9 Vena contracta (cm…

ArticleEchocardiography
Pulmonary regurgitation

…hypertension. Table 1 presents the causes of pulmonary regurgitation. Mild pulmonary regurgitation is a normal echocardiographic finding that requires no further investigation. Table 1. Causes…

ArticleKunskapsbas
🟠 Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic acid)

…cerebrovascular diseases, such as: Transient ischemic attacks (TIA). Stroke Contraindications Cross reactivity: Do not administer to patients with a history of asthma, rhinitis, or urticaria…

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🟠 Drug-Induced Cardiotoxicity

…bradycardia mild Tigan TRIMETHOBENZAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE Trimethobenzamide Hydrochloride NA no no BICILLIN L A PENICILLIN G BENZATHINE PENICILLIN G BENZATHINE Arrhythmia ar less Cardiac arrest severe…

ArticleInfo
🟠 Inotropes and Vasopressors

…releases norepinephrine and thus increases contractility, chronotropy and mild increase in SVR. Ventricular arrhythmias Myocardial ischemia Tissue ischemia (high doses or extravasation) Dopamine high dose…

ArticleCardiology
Blood Pressure Targets in Older and Frail Adults

…Moreover, trial participants who were described as frail generally had no more than mild frailty, limiting the applicability of trial findings to people with substantial…

ArticleCardiology
Adenosine for tachyarrhythmias (AVNRT, AVRT, NCT)

…Myocardial perfusion scintigraphy. Contraindications Asthma and COPD. Adenosine has caused mild to moderate exacerbation of asthma symptoms. Adenosine should be used with caution in patients…

ArticleProcedurer
Ankle-brachial index (ABI)

…ABI or follow up 0.41–0.90 Peripheral arterial disease, mild to moderate Secondary prevention, walking exercise ≤ 0.40 Severe ischaemia Urgent vascular surgical…

ArticleReferensvärden
Echocardiography

…1.5 11.2 ± 1.4 Aortic regurgitation (AR) Primary parameters Mild regurgitation Moderate regurgitation Severe regurgitation Vena contracta (cm) < 0.3 0.3…

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Liver parameters

…INR < 1.7 1.7–2.3 2.3 Ascites None Mild Moderate–severe Encephalopathy None Grade 1–2 Grade 3–4 Class A…

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Lung function and respiration

…normal or high ratio. Reversibility: an increase in FEV₁ or FVC of 10 % of the predicted value after a bronchodilator suggests asthma. Severity in COPD…

ArticleKunskapsbas
🟠 Prasugrel (Effient, Efient, Prasita)

…required for patients with mild to moderate hepatic impairment (Child Pugh Class A and B). Limited experience exists for patients with mild to moderate hepatic…

ArticleCardiology
Alcohol and Cardiovascular Disease

…reduced systemic vascular resistance. The resulting mild reduction in blood pressure is often accompanied by a compensatory rise in cardiac output. Although these changes are…

ArticleCardiology
Post-Infarction Pericarditis and Dressler Syndrome

…signs of right sided heart failure may predominate. Pericardial effusions associated with post infarction pericarditis are commonly mild. A rapidly developing or large effusion is…

ArticleECG
Quiz: ECG in athletes

…an exercise ECG test without repeating the resting ECG. B: Repeat the ECG after mild aerobic activity. C: Immediately refer to a heart rhythm specialist…

ArticleCPR
Cardiac arrest due to electrolyte imbalance

…unknown duration : These cases are managed as chronic hyponatremia. Degree of hyponatremia P/S Na + Common effects Mild 130 125 mmol/l Cognitive disorders, vertigo…

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Anthropometric measurements

…irrespective of sex Mid upper arm circumference Midpoint of the upper arm < 23 cm suggests undernutrition in adults Calf circumference Largest circumference < 31…

ArticleKunskapsbas
🟠 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…

ArticleCardiology
Cardiac amyloidosis

…drugs or repeated ablation procedures should raise suspicion, especially in patients in their mid 60s or older [10]. Physical examination may reveal a normal or…

ArticleEndokrinologi & metabolism
Inpatient insulin therapy: quick reference

…nausea and delayed gastric emptying. Bear this in mind before sedation and endoscopy DPP 4 inhibitor A low risk of hypoglycaemia; it can usually be…

ArticleCardiology
Heart failure: Introduction

…HFPEF (heart failure with preserved ejection fraction) and HFmrEF (heart failure with mid range ejection fraction) are relatively new entities and there are currently no…