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ArticleCardiology
Adenosine for tachyarrhythmias (AVNRT, AVRT, NCT)

…includes forms that are caused by pre excitation. Myocardial perfusion scintigraphy. Contraindications Asthma and COPD. Adenosine has caused mild to moderate exacerbation of asthma symptoms…

ArticleCPR
Cardiac arrest due to electrolyte imbalance

…hyponatremia. Degree of hyponatremia P/S Na + Common effects Mild 130 125 mmol/l Cognitive disorders, vertigo, balance disorder. Moderate 115 125 mmol/L Headache…

ArticleDrugs and electrolyte imbalance
ECG changes due to electrolyte imbalance (disorder)

…in moderate hyperkalaemia Previously mentioned ECG changes becomes more pronounced. P waves become wider. P wave amplitude decreases. The P wave may be difficult to…

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🟠 Pulmonary valve

…Echocardiography of the European Society of Cardiology 11 (3), pp. 223–244. DOI: 10.1093/ejechocard/jeq030. Pulmonary valve stenosis Mild stenosis Moderate stenosis Severe…

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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…

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🟠 Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic acid)

…disorders. Patients with severe kidney disease (glomerular filtration rate < 30 mL/min). Patients with mild to moderate heart failure, kidney or liver disease, especially…

ArticleCardiology
Digoxin: Dosing, Therapeutic Range and Toxicity Management

…hypomagnesemia, and moderate to severe renal impairment increase the likelihood of digitalis intoxication even at therapeutic doses. Diagnostics Electrocardiography and Electrophysiology Electrocardiographic evaluation of patients…

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🟠 Prasugrel (Effient, Efient, Prasita)

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

ArticleReferensvärden
Echocardiography

…5 11.2 ± 1.4 Aortic regurgitation (AR) Primary parameters Mild regurgitation Moderate regurgitation Severe regurgitation Vena contracta (cm) < 0.3 0.3 0…

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Lung function and respiration

…ARDS according to the Berlin definition Grade P/F ratio with a PEEP ≥ 5 cmH₂O : : Mild 26.6–40 kPa (200–300 mmHg) Moderate 13…

ArticleCardiology
Chronic Kidney Disease as a Cardiovascular Risk Factor

…CAD to peripheral arterial disease, cerebrovascular disease, valvular heart disease, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and other arrhythmias or conduction abnormalities. CKD also worsens the prognosis…

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…

ArticleCardiology
Alcohol and Cardiovascular Disease

…60 minutes after ingestion. Elimination follows zero order kinetics at low to moderate concentrations and first order kinetics at higher concentrations. Ethanol is water soluble…

ArticleReferensvärden
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…

ArticleEndokrinologi & metabolism
Inpatient insulin therapy: quick reference

…in intensive care According to the local protocol Avoid tight targets in inpatients. Hypoglycaemia on the ward is more dangerous than moderate hyperglycaemia over a…

ArticleECG
Quiz: ECG in athletes

…abnormal and the heart rate is less than 50 beats/min, it is recommended to repeat the ECG after mild aerobic activity. If the heart…

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🟠 Inotropes and Vasopressors

…vasodilation. Mild pulmonary vasodilation. No effect on CO. Ventricular arrhythmias Cardiac ischemia Hypertension Hypotension Phenylephrine Typically used as emergency bolus to correct acute hypotension. Hypotension…

ArticleCardiology
Blood Pressure Targets in Older and Frail Adults

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

ArticleCardiology
Coronary CT Angiography and CAD-RADS Reporting

…CT examination that quantifies coronary calcification, whereas CCTA uses iodinated contrast to assess the coronary lumen and plaque morphology. Pathophysiological and Imaging Basis CT generates…

ArticleCardiology
Cardiac amyloidosis

…Amyloidosis: Associated with more rapid progression of heart failure and a worse prognosis compared to ATTR [6]. Untreated, the median time from heart failure presenta

ArticleECG
Pediatric aspects of ECG leads & anatomy

…Refer to Figure 2. Figure 2. Placement of chest leads in children Placement of chest electrodes (precordial leads) in children V1: placed in the fourth…

ArticleProcedurer
Abscess incision and drainage

…milk ducts, malignancy differential Surgeon or mammography Sole of the foot Deep compartments Orthopaedic surgeon Close to large vessels, in the groin or on the…

ArticleCardiology
Heart failure: Introduction

…effects – to treat heart failure, they were met with skepticism. Their landmark studies proved that beta blockers prolong life, alleviate symptoms and reduce the risk…

ArticleEchocardiography
The Coronary Arteries

…supplies the basal and mid parts of the posterolateral wall. As discussed previously, this part of the left ventricle is difficult to capture with the…

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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…

ArticleEchocardiography
Pulmonary regurgitation

…the right ventricle during diastole. The most common cause of abnormal pulmonary regurgitation is pulmonary hypertension. Table 1 presents the causes of pulmonary regurgitation. Mild…

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🟠 Drug-Induced Cardiotoxicity

…with pre existing cardiovascular disease/cardiac arrest Solu Cortef HYDROCORTISONE SODIUM SUCCINATE HYDROCORTISONE SODIUM SUCCINATE Heart Damage wp less elevation of blood pressure mild Calcium…