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🟠 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…

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🟠 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…

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🟠 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…

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Exercise stress test on cycle ergometer

Procedurer The value of the exercise test lies not in ST depression alone but in the overall picture : exercise capacity, symptoms, blood pressure response, heart…

ArticleEndokrinologi & metabolism
Inpatient insulin therapy: quick reference

…a high risk of hypoglycaemia 8–12 mmol/L The critically ill patient in intensive care According to the local protocol Avoid tight targets in…

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🟠 Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic acid)

…min). Patients with mild to moderate heart failure, kidney or liver disease, especially when combined with diuretics (risk of fluid retention and impaired kidney function)…

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🟠 Drug-Induced Cardiotoxicity

…Active Ingredient(s) Cardiotoxicity Label Section DICT Concern Cardiac side effects Severity of cardiotoxicity Hyaluronic Acid HYALURONIC ACID HYALURONIC ACID NA no no ZYPREXA Relprevv…

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🟠 HAS-BLED Score Calculator

…Components of the HAS BLED Score The HAS BLED score is an acronym that stands for: H ypertension A bnormal renal/liver function S troke…

ArticleCardiology
Adenosine for tachyarrhythmias (AVNRT, AVRT, NCT)

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

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Acute severe asthma in adults: quick reference

…or raised Other Moderate work of breathing Accessory muscle use Cyanosis, exhaustion, hypotension or collapse The classification is based on a combination of clinical findings…

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Ankle-brachial index (ABI)

Procedurer The ankle brachial index is the cheapest and most accessible method of objectively demonstrating peripheral arterial disease, and it is needed more often than…

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Echocardiography

…early diastolic early diastolic holodiastolic Quantification of jet Mild regurgitation Moderate regurgitation Severe regurgitation Jet width / LVOT width < 0.25 0.25 0.64…

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Liver parameters

…are distinguished by the history and the speed of the course. An AST/ALT ratio 2 with moderately raised values suggests alcohol related liver disease…

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Lung function and respiration

…92 % where there is a risk of carbon dioxide retention (COPD, obesity hypoventilation, neuromuscular disease). Both hypoxia and liberal oxygen administration are associated with worse…

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Otoscopy and ear syringing

…of the ear canal , past the plug — not straight at it. The water should get behind the wax and push it out. 6. Use moderate…

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🟠 Prasugrel (Effient, Efient, Prasita)

…attack (TIA). Severely impaired liver function classified as Child Pugh Class C. Dosage Adults Initial dose : A single loading dose of 60 mg. Maintenance dose…

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🟠 Ticagrelor (Brilinta, Brilique)

…of developing an atherothrombotic event. Contraindications Hypersensitivity to the active substance or any excipient. Active bleeding. Previous intracranial hemorrhage. Severe liver impairment. Concurrent administration of…

ArticleCardiology
Alcohol and Cardiovascular Disease

…heart failure and alcohol related cardiomyopathy. The cardiovascular implications of lower alcohol intake remain controversial. Epidemiological studies have often described a J shaped association between…

ArticleCardiology
Myocardial Perfusion Imaging With SPECT and PET

…available, PET MPI is recommended in individuals with suspected chronic coronary syndrome and a moderate or high pre test likelihood of obstructive coronary artery disease…

ArticleEchocardiography
Aortic regurgitation

…diameter suggests moderate aortic regurgitation. A jet diameter 65% of the LVOT diameter suggests severe aortic regurgitation (Figure 1). Figure 1. Diameter of the regurgitant…

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)

…ventricular hypertrophy may instead display normalization of secondary T wave inversions (lead V5, V6, aVL, I). ECG in moderate hyperkalaemia Previously mentioned ECG changes becomes…

ArticleEchocardiography
Pulmonary stenosis

…Grading of pulmonic stenosis. Grading of pulmonic stenosis Maximum gradient Maximum velocity Small PS <36 mmHg <3 m/s Moderate PS 36 64 mmHg 3…