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Delirium in older adults: quick reference

…as acute brain failure. It is precipitated by somatic illness, drugs, poisoning, withdrawal, surgery or several concurrent factors. A diagnosis of delirium is therefore the…

ApoB and Non-HDL Cholesterol in Cardiovascular Risk Assessment

…C and other apoB containing lipoproteins within the arterial wall. This initiates inflammatory reactions that promote plaque formation and progression. As the burden of retained…

NSTEMI (Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction) & Unstable Angina: Diagnosis, Criteria, ECG, Management

…is the diagnosis and management of patients with Non ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI) and unstable angina (UA), which are collectively referred to as NSTE…

Myocardial Infarction with Non-Obstructive Coronary Arteries: Causes, Work-up and Management

…coronary artery. Non obstructive disease is generally defined as the absence of a stenosis of 50% or more in any potential infarct related artery. MINOCA…

Fractional Flow Reserve and Non-Hyperaemic Pressure Ratios

…in the context of the clinical presentation and other findings. A reduced CFR may occur with angiographically insignificant epicardial disease because of abnormalities in the…

NSTEMI: Risk Stratification and Timing of the Invasive Strategy

…spectrum of non ST elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTE ACS). The clinical spectrum includes patients with a confirmed NSTEMI, patients with a working diagnosis of…

Ezetimibe: Place in Therapy and Expected LDL-C Reduction

…therapy remains the foundation of lipid lowering treatment for patients with chronic coronary syndrome, acute coronary syndrome (ACS), atherosclerotic peripheral arterial disease, and other very…

🟠 Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic acid)

…NSAIDs). Other contraindications: Hemophilia. Thrombocytopenia. Active gastric or duodenal ulcers. Liver cirrhosis. Severe heart failure. Doses 100 mg/day during the third trimester of pregnancy…

LDL Cholesterol Targets Across Cardiovascular Risk Categories

…It is calculated as: Non HDL C = total cholesterol − HDL C Apolipoprotein B (apoB) reflects the concentration of circulating atherogenic particles because each apoB…

Artifacts in ultrasound imaging

…displays non existing structures. The ultrasound image does not display existing structures. The ultrasound image misrepresents the echogenicity of structures. Echogenicity is defined as the…

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