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Short Synacthen test

…of known HPA suppression to determine whether replacement can be stopped. The test is not the first line investigation in a suspected acute crisis. There…

Neutropenic fever: quick reference for emergency management

…is an emergency. Infection can progress rapidly, while the typical local signs of inflammation may be faint or absent. Take cultures immediately, but never let…

Chronic Coronary Syndrome: Diagnosis and Initial Evaluation

…typical” and “atypical” angina have limited value, particularly in patients with microvascular dysfunction or vasospasm. Angina associated with microvascular disease or vasomotor abnormalities may not…

Interpretation of myocardial perfusion images (Myocardial SPECT / PET)

…Image acquisition and evaluation Stress Imaging : Initially performed using exercise or pharmacologic agents to elevate myocardial oxygen demand (or simulate increased demand using vasodilatory agents)…

Anaphylaxis: quick reference for emergency management

…Skin symptoms may be absent, and circulatory shock does not have to be present for the condition to be serious [1]. Intramuscular adrenaline (epinephrine) is…

Delirium in older adults: quick reference

…is not a diagnostic requirement. Hallucinations, usually visual, disturbed sleep rhythm, anxiety, fear and delusions are common but not obligatory. Psychomotor subtypes Subtype Typical picture…

Injection technique — intramuscular, subcutaneous and intradermal

…if possible, otherwise give IM with a fine needle and 5 minutes of compression. Anticoagulant treatment is not in itself a bar to vaccination. Relative…

Vulnerable Plaque and Mechanisms of Acute Coronary Occlusion

…activation and coagulation, with formation of an intraluminal thrombus. The clinical spectrum includes unstable angina, non ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI), and ST segment…

Myocardial Ischemia & infarction: Cellular changes, ECG and symptoms

…the ischemic zone is not restored before that time limit, the cell will die. Figure 1. Myocardial cells require a continuous oxygen supply in order…

Acute Coronary Syndrome: Definitions and Initial Triage

…presentations caused by suspected acute myocardial ischaemia. It includes patients with recent changes in symptoms or clinical signs, with or without diagnostic electrocardiographic abnormalities and…

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