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Wound suturing

…puncture wounds , where the base cannot be inspected or irrigated clean. Wounds with retained foreign material or devitalised tissue that cannot be removed. A clinically…

Myocardial Perfusion Imaging With SPECT and PET

…tissue. The distribution of retained tracer provides tomographic information about relative regional perfusion. Imaging is generally performed at rest and during exercise or pharmacological stress…

ApoB and Non-HDL Cholesterol in Cardiovascular Risk Assessment

…discordant with LDL C or non HDL C, cardiovascular risk may be misestimated if cholesterol measures alone are used. Risk in these circumstances appears to…

Heart failure: Causes, types, diagnosis, treatments & management

…incidence of heart failure has remained stable. New data suggest that the incidence of heart failure among young adults has increased in recent years ( Nabel…

Heart failure: Introduction

…incidence of heart failure has remained stable. New data suggest that the incidence of heart failure among young adults has increased in recent years ( Nabel…

The 3-phase model of sudden cardiac arrest

…after inducing VF. As evident in Figure 1, ATP concentrations decline rapidly. After 5 minutes of VF, approximately 50% of the ATP remained. Figure 1…

Dietary Patterns and Cardiovascular Outcomes

…supports Mediterranean or DASH style patterns that emphasize minimally processed foods and healthy fats while limiting ultraprocessed foods, refined carbohydrates, sugars and meats. In secondary…

Digoxin: Dosing, Therapeutic Range and Toxicity Management

…aldosterone levels. Clinical Presentation and Symptoms In the management of heart failure, digoxin improves hemodynamics without increasing heart rate or decreasing blood pressure, making it…

Otoscopy and ear syringing

…audiometry or the fitting of a hearing aid. Recurrent otitis externa in which the wax retains moisture. Contraindications Absolute contraindications to irrigation: A known or…

Anticoagulation Strategies in Atrial Fibrillation

…guidelines retain the "VASc" nomenclature but clarify that female sex functions as a "risk modifier" rather than a primary driver of anticoagulation decisions [1] . In…

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