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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…

Leg ulcers — wound debridement and compression therapy

…zinc paste bandage (Unna boot), or a class 2–3 compression stocking. Tape measure for ankle circumference — this governs the choice of material and bandaging…

A new ECG biomarker for sudden cardiac death

…study, PET, SPECT, genetic profiling — add information but are too costly or invasive to screen a population. The surface ECG is the obvious cheap, standardized…

Differential Diagnosis of Chest Pain: A Clinical Overview

…and herpes zoster pain are other considerations when assessing chest pain [2]. Autoimmune/Malignancy: A history suggesting an autoimmune disorder or known malignancy may suggest…

Immediate Management of Type A and Type B Aortic Dissection

…sharp or stabbing. Its location and radiation may reflect the segment of aorta involved, although the source material does not provide a detailed symptom to…

ECG changes caused by antiarrhythmic drugs, beta blockers & calcium channel blockers

…without structural heart disease (reduced left ventricular function is considered a structural heart disease). AVNRT, AVRT (WPW syndrome) and other conditions involving an accessory pathway…

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…

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