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Delirium in older adults: quick reference

…work systematically through the possible causes, apply several non pharmacological measures at the same time, and use drugs only in severe agitation or marked distress…

ApoB and Non-HDL Cholesterol in Cardiovascular Risk Assessment

…the relative advantage of apoB over non HDL C or standard lipid testing remains unsettled. In a large population study, LDL C, non HDL C…

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

…STEMI, on the other hand, is caused by a complete coronary artery occlusion, which results in the complete stop of blood flow and thus more…

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

…obstructive stenosis in a major epicardial coronary artery. Non obstructive disease is generally defined as the absence of a stenosis of 50% or more in…

Fractional Flow Reserve and Non-Hyperaemic Pressure Ratios

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

NSTEMI: Risk Stratification and Timing of the Invasive Strategy

…results. Patients with suspected ACS are categorized into a STEMI pathway or an NSTE ACS pathway according to the initial ECG and clinical presentation. For…

Ezetimibe: Place in Therapy and Expected LDL-C Reduction

…Its principal clinical effect is therefore reduction of LDL cholesterol (LDL C), through a mechanism complementary to that of statins. Statins reduce hepatic cholesterol synthesis…

🟠 Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic acid)

…to patients with a history of asthma, rhinitis, or urticaria triggered by: Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin). Other non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Other contraindications: Hemophilia…

LDL Cholesterol Targets Across Cardiovascular Risk Categories

…Non HDL C and apoB are secondary targets or risk refining measures, particularly in patients with: Diabetes or other cardiometabolic risk factors Obesity Insulin resistance…

Artifacts in ultrasound imaging

…ultrasound travels through tissue that behaves as a lens which causes significant refraction, directing the ultrasound to an area interrogated simultaneously by other sound waves…

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