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SGLT2 Inhibitors for Cardiovascular and Renal Protection

…of renal glucose reabsorption. The remaining glucose is reabsorbed by SGLT1 in the S3 segment. SGLT2 also mediates proximal tubular sodium reabsorption, with chloride following…

Levosimendan (Simdax, Simendan) in acute heart failure

…transient ischemic attack or stroke, and initiation of renal replacement therapy. The study found no significant differences between the two treatment groups with respect to…

Chronic Kidney Disease as a Cardiovascular Risk Factor

…in individuals without comparable renal impairment. The cardiovascular burden of CKD extends beyond CAD to peripheral arterial disease, cerebrovascular disease, valvular heart disease, heart failure…

Atrial fibrillation: quick reference for emergency management

…without delay, in any of the following: A systolic blood pressure < 90 mmHg caused by the arrhythmia. Ongoing myocardial ischaemia with chest pain and…

Hyperkalaemia: quick reference for emergency treatment

…is often warranted, particularly in an acute rise, renal failure, symptoms or continued potassium administration Severe At least 6.5 mmol/L, or hyperkalaemic ECG…

Inpatient insulin therapy: quick reference

…A continuous infusion or repeated doses, according to the local protocol Renal failure The insulin requirement falls . Reduce the dose and measure more frequently Acute…

Stent Thrombosis: Timing, Causes, Diagnosis, and Prevention

…myocardial infarction, diabetes mellitus, renal failure, heart failure, hypercoagulability, prior brachytherapy Antiplatelet therapy Nonadherence or discontinuation of clopidogrel or DAPT, reduced clopidogrel bioavailability, hyporesponsiveness or…

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

…result in elevated cTnT levels. Although both troponin T and I may be chronically elevated in patients with renal failure, this is more pronounced for…

Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation: Choosing Anticoagulation

…The presence of mitral stenosis, a mechanical heart valve or hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Heart failure, hypertension, diabetes and vascular disease. Age and sex category. Renal and…

Fourth Universal Definition of Myocardial Infarction: Types 1–5

…cardiac conditions (such as renal failure). To establish a diagnosis of MI, acute myocardial injury must be coupled with clinical evidence of acute myocardial ischaemia…

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