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Nail procedures — paronychia, ingrown toenail and subungual haematoma

…absolute contraindications, but be cautious and consider referral in: Diabetes with neuropathy or peripheral arterial disease — a risk of osteomyelitis and poor healing. Check the…

Ezetimibe: Place in Therapy and Expected LDL-C Reduction

…High intensity statin therapy remains the foundation of lipid lowering treatment for patients with chronic coronary syndrome, acute coronary syndrome (ACS), atherosclerotic peripheral arterial disease…

Inclisiran and Emerging Lipid-Lowering Agents

…the availability of hepatic low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL C) receptors at the cell surface, and thereby enhances removal of LDL C from the circulation…

Statin Intolerance and Statin-Associated Muscle Symptoms

…thereby enhancing removal of LDL particles from the circulation. Statins also reduce production of apoB 100 containing lipoproteins and exert effects beyond LDL C reduction…

PCSK9 Inhibitors: Indications, Efficacy and Access

…associated with protection from cardiovascular disease. Pharmacological PCSK9 inhibition increases the effective availability of hepatic LDL receptors and thereby enhances LDL C removal from plasma…

Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR)

…a type of ECLS, operates by drawing venous blood from the patient to an oxygenator (gas exchanger), where it undergoes oxygenation and carbon dioxide removal…

Otoscopy and ear syringing

…tinnitus, fever in a child without an obvious focus, and before every ear syringing. Removal of cerumen: Hearing loss, a blocked sensation, itching, earache or…

Eye examination and corneal foreign body

…10–21 mmHg). Tonometry is contraindicated with suspected perforation or infection. Removal Proceed from the least to the most invasive technique. 1. Irrigate with sterile…

Periprocedural Myocardial Infarction After PCI and CABG

…stable or falling, the postprocedural level must demonstrate both the required absolute threshold and a rise of more than 20% from baseline. Type 4a MI…

Torsades de Pointes: Definition, Characteristics, and Management

…precipitating factors is a critical component of acute management [4]: Electrolyte Management : Correction of electrolyte derangements is essential [4]. Volume Removal and Revascularization : Managing volume…

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