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Blood gas interpretation: quick reference for acid-base disorders

…is which change can explain the pH, and whether the other variable lies within the expected range of compensation. Sample type and baseline values An…

Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy / Dysplasia (ARVC, ARVD)

…cells mechanically and electrically. Most mutations are inherited in an autosomal dominant manner, with variable penetrance and expressivity. Recessive forms exist, although they are rare…

Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM): Definition, Types, Diagnostics & Treatment

…of heart failure is common among these individuals. The majority of the mutations are inherited in an autosomal dominant manner with variable penetrance and expressivity…

Differential Diagnosis of Chest Pain: A Clinical Overview

…Pleuritic pain is a common presentation [2]. 4. Other Systemic/Local Causes Conditions: Intraabdominal processes, pneumothorax, and herpes zoster pain are other considerations when assessing…

Brugada Syndrome: Diagnosis & SCD Prevention

…Brugada syndrome was classically defined as a monogenic, autosomal dominant channelopathy with incomplete penetrance and variable expressivity. The first and most critical genetic locus identified…

Chronotropic incompetence (inability to increase heart rate)

…increase heart rate Chronotropic incompetence is an independent predictor of overall and cardiovascular mortality. The condition is very common among individuals with heart failure. Notably…

Chronic Kidney Disease as a Cardiovascular Risk Factor

…creatinine using the Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD EPI) equation, incorporating relevant demographic variables; cystatin C may also be used as a filtration marker…

Cardiac arrest due to electrolyte imbalance

…the analysis of electrolyte levels. Electrocardiography (ECG) serves as a valuable tool for detecting and assessing the severity of electrolyte disturbances, particularly before laboratory results…

Endocarditis: definitions, causes, diagnosis, echocardiography & treatment

…Previously, alpha streptococcus was the most common agent. These streptococci most often originate from the oral cavity and affect heart valves that have some kind…

Interpretation of myocardial perfusion images (Myocardial SPECT / PET)

…both conditions. Reverse redistribution : A less common pattern where defects appear worse at rest than during stress, potentially indicating microvascular dysfunction or other pathologies. The…

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