…where large vessel occlusion is possible. Do not wait for the definitive radiology report if the clinical picture and the preliminary images suggest occlusion. 9…

…imaging performed for another indication. When palpable, an AAA may present as a pulsatile, expansile and generally nontender abdominal mass. Some patients report prominent abdominal…

…Unlike coronary angiography, which produces a two dimensional luminogram and has limited specificity for plaque and vessel wall pathology, intravascular imaging provides cross sectional and…

…oxygenation, never intubation in itself — and every difficult airway algorithm is at bottom a timetable for when to stop doing what you are doing. Indications…

…relationship between triglyceride concentrations and aortic disease is less clearly defined, although triglycerides may contribute to the development and progression of aortic pathology. Severe HTG…

Arrhythmias and arrhythmology Critical care Pharmacology & dosing Definition and Pathophysiology Bradycardia and conduction disorders arise from dysfunction within the sinus node, the atrioventricular node (AVN…

…and confirmed by angiography or pathology. The Academic Research Consortium framework additionally distinguishes definite, probable, and possible stent thrombosis for clinical research and outcome assessment…

…As noted above, the transition from the ST segment to the T wave should be smooth. The T wave is normally slightly asymmetric since its…

…as a progressive, complex atrial myopathy. For the practicing cardiologist, mastering the nuances of anticoagulation requires an intimate understanding of the underlying pathophysiology, which is…

…normal variants, etc – from adult electrocardiograms. It is crucial to be familiar with normal findings, normal variants, and pathology in neonates, infants and during the…

…If pathology is discovered during the standard examination, other examinations (which are not included in the standard examination), may be warranted. For most pathological conditions…

…that indicate the underlying pathology. It is important to be aware of the characteristic ECG changes as they have implications for the management of these…

…or severity; a lower threshold for symptom provocation; or angina occurring after a recent MI. Myocardial injury is separate from MI. It refers to cardiac…

…Diagnostic Criteria The diagnostic requirements for LBBB vary by the stringency of the criteria applied: Classic Criteria : These include a QRS duration of $\ge…

…however, operator dependent and its diagnostic performance is influenced by image quality and local expertise. Clinical Presentation and Indications Stress echocardiography is used in patients…

…heart pathology. In adults with clinical suspicion of pulmonary hypertension (PH), such as unexplained dyspnea on exertion, RAD demonstrates a high predictive value for the…

…patients Other leads Greater than or equal to 1 mm These criteria for the other leads apply in the absence of left ventricular hypertrophy or…