…Sources Endocrine Society clinical practice guideline on the diagnosis and treatment of primary adrenal insufficiency. The summary of product characteristics for each glucocorticoid preparation. Internetmedicin…

…begins in the epicardium and gradually moves towards the endocardium. As the fibrofatty replacement progresses, the ventricular wall becomes thinner and the ventricle begins to…

…These thresholds are also assay dependent. Follow up of known HPA suppression to determine whether replacement can be stopped. The test is not the first…

…0–4.5 mmol/L, and continue replacement throughout the treatment. This is the prerequisite for the urine pH to be able to rise. 4…

…required to up to 900 μg/day. Transdermal (one patch lasts for a week): • Catapress TTS 1 (0.1 mg/24hrs). • Catapress TTS 2 …

…or those undergoing aortic valve replacement [1, 5, 10]. A history of increasing frequency of hospitalizations and visits for heart failure without disease recognition in…

…6°C (97.7 99.7°F). It arises when heat production or acquisition surpasses the body's capacity for heat elimination. Hyperthermia can induce an inflammatory…

…alter disease progression. Diuretics may be used for symptom relief. Surgical repair or valve replacement is considered when medical therapy is insufficient, or when concomitant…

…for at least 12 hours 3 At least 3.0 times baseline, or a creatinine of at least 353.6 µmol/L, or renal replacement…

…on the ventilator. See the article on confusion for the management of delirium in intensive care. Renal replacement therapy Absolute indications: refractory hyperkalaemia, refractory acidosis…

…fluid or blood products. Contrast medium for CT (this requires a large bore cannula in a suitable vein). Standby access in a patient at risk…

…disease; preparation for renal replacement therapy is required 5 <15 mL/min/1.73 m² Kidney failure range Highest likelihood of requiring renal replacement therap

…coronary syndrome. The available evidence supports consideration of low dose colchicine as an adjunct to, rather than a replacement for, established secondary prevention treatment. Its…

…This distinction provides a practical framework for selecting treatment: Clinical state Principal management approach Congestion without hypoperfusion Intravenous loop diuretic therapy Congestion with hypoperfusion Loop…

…Generally, adenosine is considered safe for patients with narrow complex tachycardia (NCT). Adenosine typically causes a short lasting second or third degree AV block which…

…severe acute or chronic heart failure. Consider urgent angiography in patients with unknown etiology for acute severe heart failure. A recent echocardiographic examination should be…