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Relaxation of the left ventricle

…and wall thickness is rather complicated and not within the scope of this discussion. The bottom line, however, is of direct clinical relevance and states…

Metabolic Syndrome: Definition and Clinical Significance

…blood pressure and impaired glucose regulation. Diagnosis is based on the coexistence of defined clinical and laboratory components; the diagnostic criteria themselves are not reproduced…

Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction: Diagnosis and Treatment

…more likely. HFpEF and HFmrEF together account for approximately half of patients with symptomatic HF. The distinction is clinically useful but not absolute. Ejection fraction…

Cardiovascular Risk in Inflammatory and Autoimmune Disease

…dysrhythmias Arterial stiffness and endothelial dysfunction The increased cardiovascular burden is particularly important because it may occur at a younger age, may not be fully…

Type 2 Diabetes and Cardiovascular Risk Management

…of the clinical cardiovascular phenotype. Weight reduction and increased physical activity can improve metabolic control and exercise capacity, even when cardiovascular event reduction is not…

Blood Pressure Targets in Older and Frail Adults

…stiffness with both low DBP and increased mortality. Older adults have a higher absolute cardiovascular risk than younger adults. Thus, although a smaller number of…

Acute severe asthma in adults: quick reference

…Do not wait for the blood gas result before starting treatment. Clinical assessment History that affects the level of risk Ask briefly and to the…

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