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Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM): Definition, Types, Diagnostics & Treatment

…There are several commercially available gene panels, which enables testing of over 100 genes. Absence of known mutations defines the condition as idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy…

The Best Clinical ECG Book: ECG Made Easy or Complete?

…Google Shop). A number of online resources are also reviewed. Our recommendations below are based on how well each book/website have covered the following…

Epistaxis — compression, cautery and anterior nasal packing

…the soft part , and held continuously for at least 10 minutes without letting go to look. Compression can be preceded by a dose of decongestant…

Acute severe asthma in adults: quick reference

…about to stop breathing. Diminishing wheeze means improvement only if air entry, speech, work of breathing, level of consciousness and PEF improve at the same…

ECG parameters

…mm of coved type with a negative T wave in V1–V2. Early repolarisation: J point elevation ≥ 1 mm with notching or slurring in the…

Spirometry

…removed the previous minimum requirement of 6 seconds in adults and 3 seconds in children, but many laboratories and spirometers still use it as a…

Microvascular Angina and INOCA: Diagnosis with CFR and IMR

…defined as no stenosis exceeding 50% diameter reduction and/or an FFR 0.80. Demonstration of reduced CFR and/or inducible microvascular spasm. The microvascular…

Biventricular hypertrophy ECG and clinical characteristics

…However, the ECG may show features characteristic of biventricular hypertrophy. Biventricular hypertrophy ECG In case the ECG or other examinations suggest left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH)…

ECG in left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH): criteria and implications

…S waves in right sided leads (V1, V2) indicate that the vector of the left ventricle is amplified. Secondary ST T changes in left sided…

Inpatient insulin therapy: quick reference

…inpatients Agent The acutely ill inpatient : : Metformin Stop in acute kidney injury, hypoxia, shock, before contrast studies and before surgery. A risk of lactic acidosis…

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