…and are currently the most reliable for patients aged 1 month to 16 years. Reference values for patients aged <1 month are less reliable due…

…and are currently the most reliable for patients aged 1 month to 16 years. Reference values for patients aged <1 month are less reliable due…

…The PR interval The QRS complex The ST segment The T wave The U wave The QT interval (QTc) Neonatal reference values Davignon et al…

…inferior vena cava continues to the right atrium. Meanwhile, deoxygenated blood in the superior vena cava (which returns blood from the head and upper limbs)…

…and by age 10 years the rate is the same as in adults. These age variations in heart rate are due to variations in the…

…inferior vena cava continues to the right atrium. Meanwhile, deoxygenated blood in the superior vena cava (which returns blood from the head and upper limbs)…

…pregnancies worldwide and are major contributors to maternal, fetal, and neonatal morbidity and mortality. Their incidence has increased in parallel with older maternal age at…

…in reduced oxygen saturation are generally detected with neonatal pulse oximetry (POX) screening , which is routine in all Western countries. According to a Cochrane review…

…dysfunction and heart failure. Compared with patients with primary hypertension matched for age, sex and blood pressure, affected patients have more frequent stroke, nonfatal myocardial…

…min Neonates and small children The flows apply to water by gravity according to the manufacturers' standard measurements. Blood and colloids flow more slowly, and…

Cardiology Pharmacology & dosing Definition and pharmacological rationale Bempedoic acid is an oral, small molecule lipid lowering agent used to reduce low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL…

…fatal or nonfatal myocardial infarction or stroke—should be estimated. The risk categories are: 10 year ASCVD risk Category <5% Low 5% to <7.5…

…for acute severe heart failure. A recent echocardiographic examination should be available or performed urgently to evaluate ventricular and valvular function. Levosimendan drug is generally…