…partial rupture into a complete one. Contact the urologist or the surgeon on call for urethrography and suprapubic drainage. Preparation and equipment A sterile catheterisation…

…in older people and in patients with diabetes. The haemodynamic consequences depend on lesion location, severity, length, the presence of multilevel disease and collateral circulation…

…to the rectus sheath, and a cell count plus albumin on the sample. Indications Diagnostic paracentesis: Newly detected ascites — always. Every admission of a patient…

…the period of anticipated EMI. The perioperative strategy should also recognize that CRT patients may rely on continuous biventricular pacing for haemodynamic stability. In patients…

…the time of medical evaluation, because transient or evolving ischaemia may still require urgent reperfusion assessment. Posterior myocardial infarction may be electrically subtle on the…

…strong association between the early repolarization pattern and sudden cardiac arrest due to idiopathic ventricular fibrillation. The combination of early repolarization pattern on ECG and…

…NSTE ACS has profound implications for management and treatment of patients with acute coronary syndromes. Moreover, clinicians must clarify whether the ECG was recorded during…

…ST segment elevations on the conventional 12 lead ECG. These situations are as follows: Transmural ischemia located in the posterolateral portion of the left ventricle…

…much of the evidence for shortened regimens derives from selected populations, frequently with low or intermediate ischemic risk and under representation of patients with STEMI…

…is recommended for all examinations of the breasts, the genitalia and the rectum. Ask about pregnancy, menstrual status, previous smear results and any previous conisation…