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ArticleCardiology
Lipid-Lowering Therapy: Statins as First-Line Treatment

…angiographic reduction of coronary obstruction. Intensive lipid lowering improves endothelial function, lowers circulating high sensitivity C reactive protein, reduces thrombogenicity, and favourably modifies inflammatory and…

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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🟠 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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🟠 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…

ArticleProcedurer
Exercise stress test on cycle ergometer

…perform the test only on a clear indication and with full preparedness Moderate to severe aortic stenosis without symptoms Individual assessment Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy with outflow…

ArticleEndokrinologi & metabolism
Inpatient insulin therapy: quick reference

…protocol Avoid tight targets in inpatients. Hypoglycaemia on the ward is more dangerous than moderate hyperglycaemia over a few days. Principles Insulin component Function Who…

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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…

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🟠 Drug-Induced Cardiotoxicity

…severe INVEGA HAFYERA PALIPERIDONE PALMITATE paliperidone palmitate Arrhythmia wp most QT Prolongation moderate Aveed TESTOSTERONE UNDECANOATE TESTOSTERONE UNDECANOATE Heart Damage wp most major adverse cardiovascular…

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🟠 HAS-BLED Score Calculator

…score of 0 1 indicates low risk A score of 2 suggests moderate risk A score of 3 or higher indicates high risk of major…

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…

ArticleLungmedicin
Acute severe asthma in adults: quick reference

…Finding Moderate attack Acute severe attack Life threatening attack : : : : Speech Full sentences Cannot complete a sentence in one breath Single words or unable to speak…

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…

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Echocardiography

…11.2 ± 1.4 Aortic regurgitation (AR) Primary parameters Mild regurgitation Moderate regurgitation Severe regurgitation Vena contracta (cm) < 0.3 0.3 0.6…

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Liver parameters

…and the speed of the course. An AST/ALT ratio 2 with moderately raised values suggests alcohol related liver disease; a ratio < 1 suggests…

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Lung function and respiration

…a PEEP ≥ 5 cmH₂O : : Mild 26.6–40 kPa (200–300 mmHg) Moderate 13.3–26.6 kPa (100–200 mmHg) Severe ≤ 13.3 kPa (≤…

ArticleProcedurer
Otoscopy and ear syringing

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

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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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🟠 Ticagrelor (Brilinta, Brilique)

…Special attention should be given to patients ≥ 75 years, those with moderate/severe renal impairment, and those concurrently treated with an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB…

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…

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

…with the diameter of the LVOT. A jet diameter smaller than 25% of the LVOT diameter suggests moderate aortic regurgitation. A jet diameter 65% of…

ArticleCPR
Cardiac arrest due to electrolyte imbalance

…P/S Na + Common effects Mild 130 125 mmol/l Cognitive disorders, vertigo, balance disorder. Moderate 115 125 mmol/L Headache, nausea, vomiting, muscle cramps…

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

…V6, aVL, I). ECG in moderate hyperkalaemia Previously mentioned ECG changes becomes more pronounced. P waves become wider. P wave amplitude decreases. The P wave…

ArticleEchocardiography
Pulmonary stenosis

…stenosis Maximum gradient Maximum velocity Small PS <36 mmHg <3 m/s Moderate PS 36 64 mmHg 3 4 m/s Pronounced PS 64 mmHg…