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Other ECG changes in ischemia and infarction

…or unchanged in ischemia. R wave amplitude Acute transmural ischemia may transiently increase the amplitude of the R waves. This is believed to be due…

Acute exacerbation of COPD: quick reference

…COPD or another clear risk of hypercapnic respiratory failure 88 to 92 percent No risk of hypercapnia and a normal blood gas Usually 94 to…

🟠 Ticagrelor (Brilinta, Brilique)

…syndrome (ACS) or a prior heart attack and a high risk of developing an atherothrombotic event. Contraindications Hypersensitivity to the active substance or any excipient…

Familial and Genetic Screening in Premature Cardiovascular Disease

…from: Incomplete penetrance of a variant inherited from a parent. A de novo variant. Less commonly, autosomal recessive inheritance. X linked or other non autosomal…

LDL Cholesterol Targets Across Cardiovascular Risk Categories

…of LDL C reduction. Thus, even a modest absolute reduction may be clinically important in individuals at high or very high risk. Prolonged exposure to…

Myocardial Ischemia & infarction: Cellular changes, ECG and symptoms

…cardiac myocytes require aerobic metabolism (oxygen) to produce sufficient quantities of ATP. This implies that the heart requires continuous blood flow to maintain cellular function…

Acute coronary syndrome: quick reference for loading doses and time targets

…unstable or at marked risk of arrhythmia. 4. Take a full blood count, electrolytes, creatinine, glucose, high sensitivity troponin and, where needed, coagulation tests. Blood…

Dix–Hallpike test and Epley manoeuvre

…test and the absence of other neurological findings. The treatment is a repositioning manoeuvre. Indications Brief attacks of vertigo, seconds to a minute or so…

🟠 Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic acid)

…administer to patients with a history of asthma, rhinitis, or urticaria triggered by: Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin). Other non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Other contraindications…

Antiplatelet Therapy in Secondary Prevention After Myocardial Infarction

…term interventions intended to reduce recurrent infarction, ischaemic stroke, cardiovascular death, and progression of atherosclerotic disease in patients with established coronary or other atherosclerotic vascular…

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