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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)

…to Figure 1 . Patients with left ventricular hypertrophy may instead display normalization of secondary T wave inversions (lead V5, V6, aVL, I). ECG in moderate…

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🟠 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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🟠 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…

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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…

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…

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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…

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…

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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…

ArticleECG
Quiz: ECG in athletes

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

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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
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Screening and Surveillance

…atherothrombotic disease. Mural thrombus may predispose to peripheral embolization. Evaluation and Physical Examination The abdominal aorta may be palpable in the mid abdominal region, with…

ArticleCardiology
Cardiac amyloidosis

…10]. Refractory atrial arrhythmias resistant to antiarrhythmic drugs or repeated ablation procedures should raise suspicion, especially in patients in their mid 60s or older [10]…

ArticleECG
Pediatric aspects of ECG leads & anatomy

…in the chapter The ECG Leads. Acquisition of ECGs in pediatric patients is slightly different from adults, due to obvious anatomical differences. There are, however…

ArticleProcedurer
Abscess incision and drainage

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

ArticleCardiology
Heart failure: Introduction

…Waagstein, Hjalmarsson, and Swedberg proposed using beta blockers – which have negative inotropic and negative chronotropic effects – to treat heart failure, they were met with skepticism…

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

…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…

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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…