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High-Sensitivity Troponin: 0/1-Hour Rule-In and Rule-Out Algorithms

…presentation and its serial change A simplified interpretation is shown below. Clinical and diagnostic pattern Likely triage or diagnosis Low likelihood symptoms, normal ECG, low…

ApoB and Non-HDL Cholesterol in Cardiovascular Risk Assessment

…with apoB. Discordantly high apoB is especially associated with metabolic syndrome and mildly elevated triglycerides, even when LDL C is normal or low. Clinical Significance…

🟠 QTc Interval Calculator (Bazett’s, Fridericia’s, Hodge's and Framingham Formulas)

…R wave peaks). However, it tends to overcorrect at high heart rates and undercorrect at low heart rates, potentially leading to inaccuracies. Bazett's Formula…

Other ECG changes in ischemia and infarction

…of ischemia (but the sensitivity is low). U wave changes always accompany other ischemic ST T changes. They may occur in both NSTEMI and STEMI…

Sinus bradycardia: definitions, ECG, causes and management

…bradycardia (SB) is considered a normal finding in the following circumstances: During sleep . Well trained individuals display SB at rest due to high vagal tone…

Coronary CT Angiography and CAD-RADS Reporting

…is normal or inconclusive. The principal diagnostic strength of CCTA is its ability to exclude significant anatomical CAD with high sensitivity and a high negative…

🟠 BMI and Body Surface Area (BSA) calculator

…high LDL, total cholesterol and triglycerides) Atrial fibrillation BMI categories The World Health Organization defines BMI categories as follows: Underweight : Less than 18.5 Normal…

Contrast-Associated Acute Kidney Injury: Risk Assessment and Prevention

…to contrast alone difficult. In patients with normal renal function, the occurrence of contrast induced AKI is negligible or very low. Risk rises substantially with…

Anticoagulants: quick reference for dosing, renal adjustment and reversal

…A normal INR and a normal APTT do not exclude DOAC effect. Duplicate therapy. Check that the patient is not simultaneously on a DOAC, low…

Lung function and respiration

…cannot be established with spirometry alone, but is suspected when the FVC is low with a normal or high ratio. Reversibility: an increase in FEV₁…

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The Normal ECG: From Normality to Pathology

…the normal ECG, normal variants and diagnosis of pathological findings. A total of 8 lessons will guide you through all the waves, intervals, and durations…

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