…with uric acid nephropathy. Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP): In very rare cases, TTP has been reported with ticagrelor treatment. TTP is characterized by thrombocytopenia and…

…include: Reproducible stress induced angina or ischaemia associated with obstructive epicardial coronary disease. Angina or ischaemia caused by epicardial vasomotor dysfunction or microvascular abnormalities without…

…injury, before surgery, or while swelling is progressing. Take care in impaired sensation (neuropathy, spinal cord injury) — the patient does not feel the pressure sore…

…when dependent Often painless (neuropathy) Surrounding skin Hyperpigmentation, oedema, lipodermatosclerosis, eczema Pale, hairless, atrophic, cold Dry, hyperkeratotic Pulses Palpable Weak or absent May be palpable…

…absolute contraindications, but be cautious and consider referral in: Diabetes with neuropathy or peripheral arterial disease — a risk of osteomyelitis and poor healing. Check the…

…without being found. Indications A traumatic wound that gapes and cannot be expected to heal with good function or cosmesis without apposition. A wound that…

…cardiovascular effects. Diabetes may also contribute to arrhythmogenesis through diabetic neuropathy and adverse metabolic effects, independently of coexisting CAD, previous myocardial infarction or HF. Nevertheless…

…autonomic neuropathy can at the same time mask the expected tachycardia. Aids to assessment The shock index is calculated as the heart rate divided by…