…a drill, a lawnmower, or in the wind. Suspected corneal abrasion. A red eye where the diagnosis is not obvious. Suspected acute glaucoma (tonometry). Contraindications…

Echocardiography Methods for assessing systolic function (contractile function) Several echocardiographic measurements are available to assess left ventricular systolic function. These methods elucidate slightly different aspects…

…in Figure 1. The ultrasound system automatically calculates RWT (Relative Weight Thickness), provided that the patient's weight, height and sex are entered. RWT is…

…substantial changes in left ventricular depolarization and repolarization, which result in secondary ST T changes. Such ST T changes may mimic (simulate) or mask ischemia…

…For patients with LBBB and a left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) $< 35%$, the implantation of a defibrillator or a CRT D is indicated…

…revascularisation recommendations are not restricted to patients with symptoms. Current guidance supports revascularisation for significant left main stenosis irrespective of symptomatic status or the documented…

…infarction Definition and pathophysiology Left ventricular (LV) thrombus is an intracavitary clot attached to the LV endocardium, typically overlying an akinetic or dyskinetic myocardial segment…

…S V1 or S V2 ≥30 mm R V5 or R V6 ≥30 mm 3 Discordant ST T change in a patient not on digoxin…

…score or similar) may undergo stress testing when their clinical condition is stabilized. This usually takes 2 to 3 days and the patient must not…

…haemodynamic status Whether heart failure is present and whether left ventricular systolic function is depressed or preserved Whether hypotension is present Whether an accessory pathway…