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Physical Activity Prescription for Cardiovascular Prevention

…begin at a low level and progress slowly. Exercise Intensity Intensity may be prescribed using several complementary approaches. Heart rate based methods For patients with…

Delirium in older adults: quick reference

…the patient, work systematically through the possible causes, apply several non pharmacological measures at the same time, and use drugs only in severe agitation or…

Lumbar puncture

…time to antibiotics that saves the patient — the puncture must never delay it. Indications Suspected meningitis or encephalitis. Suspected subarachnoid haemorrhage with a normal or…

Spirometry

…physical exertion 30 minutes A large meal 2 hours Withholding applies only to diagnostic spirometry with a reversibility test. At follow up during ongoing treatment…

Atrial Fibrillation in the Critically Ill Patient

…Subclinical cerebral injury may contribute to vascular dementia, and thromboembolism may affect organs other than the brain. Patients with AF in the setting of ACS…

Perioperative Management of Patients with Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices

…that CRT patients may rely on continuous biventricular pacing for haemodynamic stability. In patients with resynchronization devices, maintaining CRT during surgery is recommended to provide…

Approach to patients with chest pain: differential diagnoses, management & ECG

…and carefully without delaying time to treatment. History taking, physical examination, ECG and laboratory tests are the cornerstones of management of patients with chest pain…

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