…anticoagulants (rarely with antiplatelet agents). CHADS VASc predicts the risk of thromboembolism (stroke, TIA, systemic thromboembolism) in the next 12 months and the calculations apply…

…Includes factors like older age, reduced hemoglobin/hematocrit, bleeding history, insufficient kidney function, and treatment with antiplatelet agents. Research indicates that the ORBIT score may…

…the severity of the bleeding 7 Manage antiplatelet drugs according to their indication. Do not routinely stop aspirin given as secondary prevention 8 Contact the…

…concomitant antiplatelet therapy is genuinely indicated. The strongest established predictors of ischaemic stroke and systemic embolism are previous stroke or TIA and mitral stenosis. In…

…Given in case of suspected digoxin intoxication. Table 4. Pharmacological treatment of acute bradycardia. Atropine Evidence: Class IIa recommendation Atropine is the first choice for…

…oximetry Follow up of pH in, for example, ketoacidosis A venous sample is often sufficient if respiratory failure is not suspected Shock with a large…

…II, type 1 (Wencheback block) PR interval is gradually prolonged until one atrial impulse (P wave) is blocked in the AV node. Generally not. AV…

…is a clinical diagnosis. Treat as anaphylaxis in any of the following: 1. Acute onset of skin or mucosal symptoms , for example generalised urticaria, itching…

…in shock, rapidly progressive organ dysfunction, respiratory failure, impaired consciousness, or a need for a vasopressor After initial stabilisation Repeat the lactate if it was…

…complications calls for careful consideration of contraindications. Contraindications may be absolute or relative. Briefly, exercise stress testing must not be performed in the presence of…