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Cardiac troponin I (TnI) and T (TnT): Interpretation and evaluation in acute coronary syndromes

ECG Troponin is a protein complex expressed in cardiac and skeletal muscle. The complex consists of troponin I (TnI) , troponin C (TnC) and troponin T …

Adenosine: Administration Technique, Dose Escalation and Precautions

…and Pathophysiology Adenosine is an endogenous nucleoside present throughout the body that interacts with G protein coupled A1 receptors located on the extracellular surface of…

PCSK9 Inhibitors: Indications, Efficacy and Access

…Pharmacology & dosing Definition and Pathophysiology Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) is a hepatic protein that regulates the availability of the low density lipoprotein…

Colchicine and Anti-inflammatory Therapy in Coronary Disease

…cytokine signalling and recruitment of inflammatory cells to vascular lesions. The interleukin 1β pathway, with downstream effects involving interleukin 6 and C reactive protein…

Acute kidney injury: quick reference for management

…Definition and staging according to KDIGO Acute kidney injury is present when at least one of the following criteria is met [1]: A rise in…

Common laboratory tests

…0 mmol/L Triglycerides < 1.7 mmol/L 10 carries a risk of pancreatitis Cardiac markers and coagulation Test Reference Comment : : : High sensitivity troponin…

🟠 QT Drugs: Drugs causing QT prolongation, torsade de pointes (TdP) and long QT syndrome (LQTS)

…broad spectrum hydroxamic acid based inhibitor of histone deacetylase... <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Abexinostat+AND+(%22QT%22+OR+Torsad " PubMed…

Amiodarone: Loading, Maintenance Dosing and Monitoring Schedule

…nor desethylamiodarone is dialyzable. The volume of distribution is large, averaging 60 L/kg, and the drug is highly protein bound (96%). The elimination half…

Bempedoic Acid: Evidence and Clinical Use

…magnitude of cardiovascular risk reduction was considered similar to that achieved with statins for a comparable absolute degree of LDL C lowering. Diabetes and glycaemic…

Lipid-Lowering Therapy: Statins as First-Line Treatment

…improves endothelial function, lowers circulating high sensitivity C reactive protein, reduces thrombogenicity, and favourably modifies inflammatory and collagen related components of atherosclerotic plaque. These effects…

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