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Nail procedures — paronychia, ingrown toenail and subungual haematoma

…behind — which is the commonest cause of recurrence. Indications Condition Procedure : : Acute paronychia with fluctuance or visible pus Incision and drainage Acute paronychia without pus…

Ezetimibe: Place in Therapy and Expected LDL-C Reduction

…quantity of cholesterol delivered to the liver. The resulting hepatic response includes increased expression of low density lipoprotein receptors (LDLRs), which enhances removal of circulating…

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)

…or respiratory failure by means of an extracorporeal pump and oxygenator. ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) , a type of ECLS, operates by drawing venous blood from…

Otoscopy and ear syringing

…before every ear syringing. Removal of cerumen: Hearing loss, a blocked sensation, itching, earache or dizziness attributable to a wax plug. The tympanic membrane cannot…

Eye examination and corneal foreign body

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

Periprocedural Myocardial Infarction After PCI and CABG

…is elevated but stable or falling, the postprocedural level must demonstrate both the required absolute threshold and a rise of more than 20% from baseline…

Torsades de Pointes: Definition, Characteristics, and Management

…and subsequent sudden death are rare, the arrhythmia is precipitated by an extensive list of "torsadegenic" or "QT liability" drugs. This includes Class III antiarrhythmic…

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