…with the special challenges posed by some patient populations. The sensitivity, specificity, risks, and results of the exercise test may be affected by patient characteristics…

…and does not require intravenous access, premedication, or special preparation. The most widely used quantification method is the Agatston score, which incorporates both the area…

…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…

…attacks of vertigo, seconds to a minute or so, that are provoked by a change of position — turning over in bed, lying down, standing up…

…positive airway pressure and washes out dead space. It requires special equipment and monitoring The nasal cannula, the simple mask and the reservoir mask deliver…

…persisting risk factor, or recurrence. Special situations Situation Comment : : Pregnancy Leg ultrasound first. CT pulmonary angiography or lung scintigraphy according to local procedure. Low molecular…

…Acute Coronary Syndromes Treatment with Ticagrelor should start with a loading dose of 180 mg (two 90 mg tablets) followed by 90 mg twice daily…

…The ST segment is of special interest in the setting of acute myocardial ischemia. This is explained by the fact that ongoing ischemia causes deviation…

…pulmonary, renal and neurohormonal factors. These factors, which influence cardiac function primarily by affecting ventricular function, include blood pressure, venous return, pulmonary gas exchange efficiency…