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A new ECG biomarker for sudden cardiac death

…death, and among those who did, only a minority had a reduced value — the majority of sudden cardiac deaths occur in patients with preserved LVEF…

Acute severe asthma in adults: quick reference

…and a systemic steroid given early [2,3]. Grading Grade the severity by the most serious finding. A patient does not have to meet every…

Interpretation of ECG after ROSC (Return of Spontaneous Circulation)

…TOMAHAWK trials studied patients with ROSC who did not display ST segment elevations and randomized them to urgent angiography. These trials did not show any…

Perioperative Management of Patients with Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices

…a patient who has little or no reliable intrinsic rhythm may develop prolonged pauses. Pacing dependent patients therefore require protection against inhibition during the period…

Gynaecological examination and cervical smear

…a visible cervical lesion. Contraindications There are no absolute contraindications, but refrain or adapt in: The patient does not consent — the examination must then not…

Care after return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC)

…demonstrates that the majority of patients will not survive post resuscitation care. Among those who survive to hospitalization, 50 65% die within 24 hours ( Soar…

Resistant Hypertension: Evaluation and Treatment

…a clinical indicator rather than a distinct disease. It identifies patients whose blood pressure remains uncontrolled despite intensive antihypertensive treatment and who therefore require assessment…

Antibiotic dosing in renal impairment: quick reference

…in mL/min , not eGFR relative to 1.73 m². Recalculate in patients who are markedly larger or smaller than average. Higher doses may be…

🟠 HAS-BLED Score Calculator

…BLED score should not be used as a reason to withhold anticoagulation therapy. Instead, it serves as a tool to identify patients who may require…

Atrial Fibrillation in the Critically Ill Patient

…have more comorbidities and a higher risk of complications than patients without AF; both short and long term prognosis are worse than in patients who…

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