…uncontrolled hypertension. Recent intracranial haemorrhage without a fresh assessment of benefit and risk. An inability to attend for sampling and follow up — relative, but in…

…atrial fibrillation Criteria for dose reduction according to FASS : : : Apixaban 5 mg × 2 2.5 mg × 2 if at least two of: age ≥ 80 years…

…time should be at least as long as the freeze time , usually 30–60 seconds. 8. Repeat the cycle where indicated according to the table…

…primarily due to its association with ischemic stroke and systemic embolism. The contemporary understanding of AF has evolved significantly; it is no longer viewed merely…

…stenting or other procedural intervention. The clinical importance of the finding is related to the extent of myocardium at risk. Occlusion or impaired perfusion in…

…to 1 mg/mL (1 mL made up to 10 mL with sodium chloride) before intravenous titration. Half of all opioid dosing errors arise at…

ECG Introduction to ECG interpretation 1. Which of the following ECG findings is typically considered a normal variant in asymptomatic athletes with no significant family…

…from fat and takes no account of fat distribution. Waist circumference and the waist–hip ratio predict cardiometabolic risk better, particularly at a BMI between…

…at least 6–10, plus spreader slides — laid out and labelled before the puncture begins . Specimen tubes: EDTA and heparin tubes according to local instructions…

…the bridge of the nose. The resistance at the posterior pharyngeal wall after about 10–15 cm is expected. 5. Ask the patient to flex…