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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

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

🟠 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

…Consequently, a normal examination or cardiac investigation at one point in time does not reliably exclude future disease in an at risk relative. Across inherited…

LDL Cholesterol Targets Across Cardiovascular Risk Categories

…despite normal or low LDL C. HDL cholesterol (HDL C) is inversely associated with cardiovascular risk in observational studies, but it is not a validated…

Myocardial Ischemia & infarction: Cellular changes, ECG and symptoms

…zone is not restored before that time limit, the cell will die. Figure 1. Myocardial cells require a continuous oxygen supply in order to maintain…

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

…12 to 48 hours: primary PCI should be considered even if symptoms have subsided, particularly with continuing ischaemia, heart failure, electrical instability or a large…

Dix–Hallpike test and Epley manoeuvre

…other neurological findings. The treatment is a repositioning manoeuvre. Indications Brief attacks of vertigo, seconds to a minute or so, that are provoked by a…

🟠 Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic acid)

…not administer to patients with a history of asthma, rhinitis, or urticaria triggered by: Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin). Other non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Other…

Antiplatelet Therapy in Secondary Prevention After Myocardial Infarction

…with established coronary or other atherosclerotic vascular disease. Antiplatelet therapy is a central component because platelet activation and aggregation contribute importantly to arterial thrombus formation…

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