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Foreign body in the ear and nose

…Sharp objects The same day Plastic bead, stone, toy Within a day or so Unilateral, foul smelling nasal discharge in a small child is a…

Ankle-brachial index (ABI)

…the limb), a manual manometer, plastic film or a dressing to protect an ulcer, and where needed a photoplethysmograph and a toe cuff. Preparation: The…

Other ECG changes in ischemia and infarction

…accompany other ischemic ST T changes. They may occur in both NSTEMI and STEMI. QTc prolongation The QT (QTc) interval may be prolonged, shortened or…

Acute exacerbation of COPD: quick reference

…on intubation early. Initial assessment Confirm that the presentation fits an exacerbation A COPD exacerbation is an acute or subacute worsening of dyspnoea, cough and…

🟠 Ticagrelor (Brilinta, Brilique)

…anemia associated with neurological findings, renal failure, or fever. It's a potentially fatal condition that requires prompt treatment, including plasmapheresis. Interference with Platelet Function…

Familial and Genetic Screening in Premature Cardiovascular Disease

…a variant inherited from a parent. A de novo variant. Less commonly, autosomal recessive inheritance. X linked or other non autosomal dominant mechanisms. Complex or…

LDL Cholesterol Targets Across Cardiovascular Risk Categories

…is the principal therapeutic target in lipid management because LDL and other apolipoprotein B containing lipoproteins play a causal role in atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD)…

Myocardial Ischemia & infarction: Cellular changes, ECG and symptoms

…and infarction Myocardial ischemia: cellular changes, ECG signs and development of infarction Like all other cells in the human body, cardiac myocytes use ATP (adenosine…

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

…diagnosis at a non PCI hospital to wire crossing As quickly as possible, primary PCI if the total expected time is 120 minutes or less…

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…

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