…significant blood loss. Massive haemorrhage meeting the criteria for activation of the massive transfusion protocol. Plasma and platelets: in ongoing bleeding with coagulopathy, or as…

…the use of DES in most PCI procedures, including many patients with high bleeding risk, because newer DES provide greater efficacy with acceptable safety even…

…possible image quality, patient safety and ergonomics for the operator, special examination tables are used. These tables are equipped with an opening (cutout), where the…

…term durability (Filsoufi et al). Percutaneous interventions lack long term safety and efficacy data. References ESC EACVI Guidelines for Valvular Heart Disease (2018). Filsoufi F…

…C). Pediatric population Safety and efficacy in children under 18 years have not been established. Limited data are available for children with sickle cell anemia…

…the safety and efficacy of an approach based on starting and titrating oral medical therapy for heart failure within 2 days before anticipated hospital discharge…

…evidence for anti inflammatory treatment in coronary disease has principally involved two populations: Patients recently recovering from myocardial infarction or acute coronary syndrome. Patients with…

…wall motion abnormality (RWMA) during stress. A fixed abnormality that remains unchanged with stress generally indicates previous infarction. Extensive ischaemia may produce a reduction in…

…etc. Most cases of malfunction are associated with the electronics in the pulse generator or dislodgement or fracture of the leads. External causes are less…

…Although BLS is primarily developed for out of hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA), it can be used in any setting until advanced cardiac life support (ACLS…

…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…

…exercise. However, dobutamine is rarely used in current practice due to its less favorable safety profile and the preference for vasodilators like adenosine, dipyridamole, and…

…A patient with BPPV is usually relatively free of symptoms between the brief attacks. Lying down, turning over in bed or looking up triggers a…

…to perform the test safely. Relative: Condition Comment : : Left main stenosis Known — perform the test only on a clear indication and with full preparedness Moderate…

…for example during sleep, can give falsely low values. When there are symptoms or an unexpected sensor value, the glucose should therefore be checked with…

…of polyurethane or silicone for nutrition, since it causes less mucosal irritation with longer term use. A water soluble lubricant, preferably with a local anaesthetic…

…The pre test probability is central because the clinical value of any diagnostic test depends not only on its sensitivity and specificity but also on…

…atropine, isoproterenol, or transcutaneous pacing for post shock bradycardia, and use of biphasic defibrillators , which are standard due to superior efficacy over monophasic devices. Electrode…

…for example in acute aortic syndrome, marked neurological organ damage, or treatment with sodium nitroprusside. In most hypertensive emergencies the following is aimed for: 1…

…be safely continued for 2 to 3 weeks. IV amiodarone is generally well tolerated, even in patients with left ventricular dysfunction, though those with depressed…