…Infektionssjukdomar Lathundar Key message Fever in a neutropenic patient is an emergency. Infection can progress rapidly, while the typical local signs of inflammation may be…

…COLCOT The COLCOT trial enrolled 4745 patients within 30 days of myocardial infarction. Participants received colchicine 0.5 mg once daily or placebo. The primary…

…by immediate bystander CPR. Cannulation should be completed within 60 minutes following the collapse. Preferential consideration is often given to younger patients, typically those below…

…European recommendations for initial combination therapy refer principally to confirmed blood pressure ≥140/90 mmHg. Blood pressure targets should therefore be individualized within the applicable…

…Addition of a PCSK9 inhibitor when the target remains unmet despite maximally tolerated statin therapy and ezetimibe. For patients with a recurrent atherothrombotic event while…

…All patients with severe acute heart failure who receive levosimendan should be monitored invasively (e.g. arterial line, PiCCO, central venous catheter). The hemodynamic effects…

…myocardial infarction the prevalence of right and left bundle branch block on arrival ECG is 6% and 7%, respectively. A proportion of these patients have…

…be given to initiating therapy with the patient hospitalized and monitored for at least several days. Intravenous Loading For emergencies requiring rapid loading and effect…

…European Society for Cardiology) Preparations for the examination Patients referred for echocardiography should receive information regarding the conduction of the examination. Some patient engagement is…

…it might be wise to observe the patient for 24 hours (including ECG monitoring). In all other situations, the underlying condition should be targeted and…