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ST segment depression in myocardial ischemia and differential diagnoses

…will cause an abnormal repolarization. For this reason, these ST T changes are referred to as secondary ST T changes. It is actually expected that…

Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Chronic Total Occlusions: Indications and Outcomes

…patients with severe coronary artery disease, defined in the source material as stenosis greater than 70%, and are an important reason that patients are referred…

ECG in left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH): criteria and implications

…in conditions where the left ventricle is not overloaded (e.g. dilated cardiomyopathy, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy). Therefore, the term secondary ST T changes should be preferred…

Warfarin therapy

…first choice in Sweden. Warfarin is started today because there is a reason to reject a DOAC , not as the standard option. Contraindications Ongoing clinically…

Nail procedures — paronychia, ingrown toenail and subungual haematoma

…over the volar nerve. Wait 10 minutes — insufficient waiting time is the commonest reason for the patient finding the procedure painful. Test with a needle…

Atrial fibrillation: quick reference for emergency management

…where warfarin applies. Apixaban is often preferred, among other reasons because it has the least renally dependent elimination. Agent Standard dose in atrial fibrillation Criteria…

Exercise stress test (exercise ECG): protocols, evaluation & termination

…serious complications. The instructor may facilitate this by supporting and motivating the patient during the entire procedure. If the achieved workload is not sufficient, the…

🟠 Mean arterial pressure (MAP) calculator

…MAP is often preferred over SBP for the following reasons: Indicator of Organ Perfusion : MAP is a more reliable indicator of blood flow to vital…

Exercise stress testing in special patient populations

…not undergo exercise stress tests; these patients should be referred to angiography instead. Exercise stress testing in women Exercise ECG has lower sensitivity and specificity…

Secondary Hypertension: When and How to Investigate

…hypertension is elevated blood pressure attributable to a specific, identifiable underlying cause. It should be considered in every patient with newly diagnosed or referred hypertension…

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