…Familial and genetic screening in cardiovascular medicine is the systematic assessment of relatives and other individuals who may carry an inherited predisposition to cardiovascular disease…

…the nose in one smooth movement — never obliquely upwards towards the eye. 3. Expand it with 5–10 mL of saline through an intravenous cannula…

…which causes the shoulder injury known as SIRVA. Both are avoided with the right landmark and the right needle length. Indications Route Typical drugs Absorption :…

…the same broad cholesterol synthesis pathway as statins. The principal molecular target is adenosine triphosphate citrate lyase (ACL), a cytosolic enzyme upstream of 3 hydroxy…

…likelihood of clinically significant EMI is generally low, particularly with bipolar electrocautery performed away from the device and with monopolar electrocautery below the umbilicus. Nevertheless…

…available Low molecular weight heparin Protamine has only a partial effect Unfractionated heparin Protamine Antiplatelet agents Platelet transfusion has weak evidence; discuss with the on…

…Thromboprophylaxis Low molecular weight heparin unless contraindicated Head of the bed 30–45° Stress ulcer prophylaxis During mechanical ventilation, in coagulopathy, or with a history…

…full blood count with a differential, CRP, creatinine, electrolytes, liver function tests, glucose and lactate. Add a blood gas, coagulation tests and other investigations according…

…need for a vasopressor), obstructive shock or cardiac arrest with suspected pulmonary embolism. Urgent bedside echocardiography, looking for right ventricular strain. If CT pulmonary angiography…

…TTR) should exceed 70 % Venous thromboembolism 2.0–3.0 Overlap with low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) for at least 5 days Mechanical aortic valve…