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ST segment depression in myocardial ischemia and differential diagnoses

…by T wave inversions (or flat T waves), but the primary ECG finding is the ST segment depressions. In STE ACS, on the other hand…

Central venous catheter

…incompatible infusions. Haemodialysis, plasmapheresis or other extracorporeal therapy (requires a large bore dialysis catheter, not an ordinary triple lumen catheter). Measurement of central venous pressure…

Cryotherapy of skin lesions

…margin must be included in the freeze. Contraindications Absolute: Suspected melanoma or any other pigmented lesion of uncertain diagnosis. A lesion in which histology is…

Differential Diagnosis of Chest Pain: A Clinical Overview

…5]. 3. Acute Pericarditis Pain Characteristics: The pain is typically pleuritic and tends to worsen when the patient lies flat or moves [2], [5]. Localization…

Overview of the ECG Waves, Deflections, Intervals, Durations

…normal. The isoelectric (flat) line between the end of the P wave and the start of the QRS complex is called the PR segment. The…

The ST segment: physiology, normal appearance, ST depression & ST elevation

…plateau phase. These two factors are the reason why the ST segment is flat and isoelectric (i.e in level with the baseline). Displacement of…

Capnography (end-tidal carbon dioxide measurement, ETCO2) during cardiac arrest

…circulation (ROSC). Prognostication. Potential reasons for a flat ETCO2 curve include: Ventilator or capnograph not activated. Displacement of the tracheal tube. Cardiac arrest without adequate…

The PR Interval & PR segment

…220 msec. The PR segment is the flat line between the end of the P wave and the start of the QRS complex. The PR…

CME: How dietary fat affects coronary arteries, LDL cholesterol and body weight

…ECG blog Coronary artery disease: On LDL cholesterol, dietary fat & statins You are probably aware that ischemic heart disease, also known as coronary artery disease…

Anthropometric measurements

…25 % Fat free mass index 15–19 kg/m² 17–22 kg/m² Ideal and dosing weight Drug dosing often requires a weight other than…

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