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Ezetimibe: Place in Therapy and Expected LDL-C Reduction

…require the larger effect of a PCSK9 inhibitor. Place in lipid lowering therapy General treatment sequence High intensity statin therapy remains the foundation of lipid…

Optimization of the ultrasound image

…improves the resolution in a particular area. Alternatively, it is possible to place the focus at the level of the region of interest. The difference…

Pediatric aspects of ECG leads & anatomy

…are placed proximally on the upper arm. Placement of chest (precordial) electrodes are not changed but additional leads may be attached in children under the…

Introduction to pediatric & neonatal ECG interpretation

…the dramatic physiological and anatomical changes that take place during infancy and childhood. The most dramatic changes occur during the first year of life. The…

Introduction to pediatric & neonatal ECG interpretation

…the dramatic physiological and anatomical changes that take place during infancy and childhood. The most dramatic changes occur during the first year of life. The…

Gynaecological examination and cervical smear

…causes prolapse to be underestimated. Offer a chaperone according to local procedure; this is recommended for all examinations of the breasts, the genitalia and the…

Ankle-brachial index (ABI)

…in the foot or leg, or a non healing distal ulcer. Before compression treatment of a leg ulcer — compression in arterial insufficiency can cause necrosis…

Status epilepticus: quick reference for emergency treatment

…seizure, repeated doses of benzodiazepine, aspiration, hypoventilation, circulatory failure or an anticipated need for anaesthesia. Consider a 12 lead ECG when the acute situation allows…

Pericardial Effusion & Cardiac tamponade

…may affect hemodynamics and the underlying cause is often serious (e. g. malignancy, amyloidosis). In case of suspicion of pericardial disease, in the first place…

Dix–Hallpike test and Epley manoeuvre

…pillow to place under the shoulders as an alternative to a hanging head. Frenzel goggles or video Frenzel if available — small beats of nystagmus can…

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