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Wound suturing

…is retained contamination, not poor suture technique — and the commonest cause of permanent loss of function is a tendon injury that was sutured over without…

Myocardial Perfusion Imaging With SPECT and PET

…that are taken up by myocardial tissue. The distribution of retained tracer provides tomographic information about relative regional perfusion. Imaging is generally performed at rest…

ApoB and Non-HDL Cholesterol in Cardiovascular Risk Assessment

…inflammatory reactions that promote plaque formation and progression. As the burden of retained atherogenic particles accumulates over time, the probability of an acute atherosclerotic cardiovascular…

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

…by approximately 50% during the past few decades, the incidence of heart failure has remained stable. New data suggest that the incidence of heart failure…

Heart failure: Introduction

…by approximately 50% during the past few decades, the incidence of heart failure has remained stable. New data suggest that the incidence of heart failure…

The 3-phase model of sudden cardiac arrest

…ATP concentrations decline rapidly. After 5 minutes of VF, approximately 50% of the ATP remained. Figure 1 . Myocardial ATP concentration after induction of ventricular fibrillation…

Dietary Patterns and Cardiovascular Outcomes

…beans, whole grains, nuts and seeds, yogurt, seafood and plant oils. They contain less refined grain, starch, added sugar, salt, trans fat, processed meat and…

Digoxin: Dosing, Therapeutic Range and Toxicity Management

…discouraged. However, it retains a specific niche in contemporary cardiovascular pharmacotherapy. The pharmacologic foundation of digoxin lies in its inhibition of the Na+ K+ ATPase…

Otoscopy and ear syringing

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

Anticoagulation Strategies in Atrial Fibrillation

…remains the meticulous application of anticoagulant therapies, balancing the imperative of stroke prevention against the inherent risks of iatrogenic hemorrhage. ECG recordings of atrial fibrillation…

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