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Blood transfusion and massive haemorrhage

…because new antibodies can form after transfusion or pregnancy. Check the validity before ordering blood ; an expired type and screen discovered when the patient is…

Exercise stress test on cycle ergometer

…test. Preparation and equipment Cycle ergometer with a braked, workload controlled resistance; 12 lead ECG with continuous recording; automated or manual blood pressure measurement. Resuscitation…

Nasogastric tube

…Contraindications Type Condition : : Absolute Suspected base of skull fracture or a marked midfacial fracture — the tube can pass through a fracture in the cribriform plate…

Drug-Eluting Coronary Stents: Evolution, Evidence and Stent Choice

…combine a metallic scaffold, a polymeric or polymer free drug delivery system, and an antiproliferative agent. Their development has improved procedural safety, reduced repeat revascularization…

Performing Echocardiographic Examinations

…When performing emergency echocardiography, or any examination without a proper examination table, it may be difficult to acquire images in the left lateral decubitus position…

Tricuspid stenosis

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

🟠 Prasugrel (Effient, Efient, Prasita)

…primary or delayed percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Contraindications Prasugrel should not be used in the following situations: Hypersensitivity to the active substance or any of…

ACE Inhibitors: Initiation, Titration and Creatinine Monitoring

…imaging, or electrophysiology in relation to ACE inhibitor therapy. Biomarkers and Laboratory Findings Monitoring renal function and potassium is a critical component of ACE inhibitor…

Colchicine and Anti-inflammatory Therapy in Coronary Disease

…reduce this residual risk without necessarily altering lipid concentrations, blood pressure or other conventional risk factors. Colchicine is an established anti inflammatory drug that may…

Stress Echocardiography: Protocols and Interpretation

…hypertrophy, LV dysfunction, or other pathology that could affect the safety or interpretation of the examination. Evaluation and Physical Examination Before stress echocardiography, clinical assessment…

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