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Other ECG changes in ischemia and infarction

…the R wave and/or notch in the descending limb of the S wave In case of complete/incomplete bundle branch block or pacemaker rhythm…

Familial and Genetic Screening in Premature Cardiovascular Disease

…However, other inheritance patterns, de novo variants, incomplete penetrance and variable phenotypic expression complicate risk prediction. Familial clustering may also reflect shared environmental or behavioural…

ApoB and Non-HDL Cholesterol in Cardiovascular Risk Assessment

…containing lipoproteins, including: LDL Intermediate density lipoprotein (IDL) Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] Very low density lipoprotein (VLDL) Chylomicrons and other triglyceride rich particles Thus, non…

Atrial flutter: classification, causes, ECG criteria and management

…which is standard in the US and many other countries, a 2:1 block will be difficult to discern because the flutter wave may fuse…

Colchicine and Anti-inflammatory Therapy in Coronary Disease

…Consequently, the decision to prescribe colchicine requires attention to the balance between reduction in ischaemic events and possible infectious or other non cardiovascular adverse outcomes…

De-escalation and Shortened Dual Antiplatelet Therapy in Patients at High Bleeding Risk

…syndrome (ACS), DAPT is used to reduce recurrent myocardial infarction, stent thrombosis and other ischemic events after coronary angiography, percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), or medical…

Indications and contraindications for myocardial perfusion imaging

…in patients with active bronchospasm, severe hypotension, or high degree AV block. Caffeine and other methylxanthines, which antagonize adenosine receptors, should be avoided for at…

Transcutaneous and transvenous pacing

…degree AV block Mobitz type 2, newly discovered complete heart block without current symptoms, alternating bundle branch block in acute anterior infarction, and before drugs…

Alcohol and Cardiovascular Disease

…myocardial infarction may coexist with adverse effects on stroke, heart failure, cardiovascular mortality and atrial fibrillation. Consequently, alcohol should not be initiated as a cardiovascular…

Hypertensive Emergency and Urgency: Differentiation and Treatment

…and cerebral involvement. Catecholamine excess and drug related presentations Severe hypertension may result from phaeochromocytoma, monoamine oxidase inhibitor crisis, cocaine intoxication, or other sympathomimetic exposure…

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