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Physiological Assessment of Coronary Stenoses and Revascularization Decisions

…post MI stunning); blind to microvascular disease by design; low real world adoption. DEFER (15 yr) · FAME · FAME 2 (5 yr, 11 yr) · FAME 3…

Optimization of the ultrasound image

…Starting in the overview image the depth is reduced as much as possible. Reducing the depth results in increased frame rate and thus better image…

Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation: Choosing Anticoagulation

…including ischaemic stroke. This risk applies across the clinical patterns of AF—paroxysmal, persistent, long standing persistent and permanent—and is not determined solely by…

Blood pressure

…one minute apart, taking the mean of the last two Orthostatic testing after 1 and 3 minutes of standing in older patients, patients with diabetes…

Dix–Hallpike test and Epley manoeuvre

…are provoked by a change of position — turning over in bed, lying down, standing up, tilting the head backwards. A symptom free interval between attacks…

Hypertensive crisis: quick reference for acute blood pressure lowering

…coronary and renal perfusion, particularly in patients with long standing hypertension and a rightward shifted autoregulation [1,3]. The term hypertensive urgency is best avoided…

Ectopic atrial rhythm (EAT), atrial tachycardia (AT) & multifocal atrial tachycardia (MAT)

…in some instances, persist for extended durations. As for any long standing tachycardia, there is a risk of developing tachycardia induced cardiomyopathy. In pediatric populations…

Acute Limb Ischaemia: Recognition and Urgent Management

…symptoms should be documented carefully. Longer standing and more severe pain or functional loss reduce the likelihood of successful limb salvage. Evaluation and physical examination…

Arterial Hypertension: Definition, Diagnosis and Out-of-Office Measurement

…the arms. Orthostatic hypotension: a fall of ≥20 mmHg in SBP and/or ≥10 mmHg in DBP at 1 or 3 minutes after standing, following…

Vasovagal Syncope: Diagnosis, Tilt Testing and Treatment

…neurally mediated hypotension. Clinical Presentation and Symptoms Vasovagal syncope is frequently preceded by prodromal symptoms, including diaphoresis, a "warm sensation," and nausea. Patients may also…

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