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Nail procedures — paronychia, ingrown toenail and subungual haematoma

…damaged nail fold edge Nail avulsion and inspection of the nail bed, with suture of any nail bed laceration Contraindications There are no absolute contraindications…

🟠 Mitral valve

…40% of atrial size Jet orientation central variable excentric Pulmonary vein flow S dominant reduced S wave systolic flow reversal, Qualitative parameters Mild regurgiation Moderate…

🟠 Pulmonary valve

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

🟠 Tricuspid valve

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

Hypertriglyceridaemia: Management and Cardiovascular Risk

…manifestations of HTG. Moderate HTG is primarily discussed as a cardiovascular risk marker, while severe HTG is clinically important because of its association with acute…

Indications and contraindications for myocardial perfusion imaging

…recommended as the initial study in patients with low to moderate risk of CAD. In patients with a high to very high risk of CAD…

Corticosteroids: quick reference for dose equivalents and stress dosing

…about suppression of the HPA axis, where a long half life produces more marked suppression. Stress dosing in known adrenal insufficiency A patient with primary…

Exercise stress test on cycle ergometer

…Indications Evaluation of chest pain with an intermediate pre test probability of coronary artery disease. Assessment of exercise capacity and symptoms in known heart disease…

Inpatient insulin therapy: quick reference

…moderate hyperglycaemia over a few days. Principles Insulin component Function Who needs it : : : Basal insulin (intermediate or long acting) Covers fasting glucose production Everyone with…

Leg ulcers — wound debridement and compression therapy

…Decompensated heart failure — compression of both legs acutely increases preload. Untreated deep vein thrombosis in the acute phase. Septic phlebitis, ongoing soft tissue infection with…

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