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Antibiotic dosing in renal impairment: quick reference

…eGFR of 30 40 mL/min for lower urinary tract infection. At an eGFR <30 mL/min the antibacterial effect is lost. Dosed independently of…

The ECG in assessment of myocardial reperfusion

…better marker of reperfusion than angiography itself. Studies have shown that angiographic blood flow does not always correlate with myocardial perfusion on the microvascular level…

Perioperative Management of Patients with Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices

…Pacing dependent patients therefore require protection against inhibition during the period of anticipated EMI. The perioperative strategy should also recognize that CRT patients may rely…

Vulnerable Plaque and Mechanisms of Acute Coronary Occlusion

…ACS undergoing angiography, approximately 10% have no critical epicardial stenosis. In some of these patients, microvascular obstruction or epicardial spasm may account for the ischaemia…

🟠 Adjusted aortic root dimension

…help determine expected normal values based on body surface area (BSA), aiding in the diagnosis of aortic root dilation. Key Formulas BSA Calculation (Mosteller formula): [ …

Cardiac amyloidosis

…levels of natriuretic peptides and cardiac troponin [19]. ATTR Amyloidosis: This form arises from the misfolding of transthyretin, a protein produced primarily in the liver…

🟠 ATRIA (Anticoagulation and Risk Factors in Atrial Fibrillation) Bleeding Risk Score

…Lip GY. Performance of the HEMORR2HAGES, ATRIA, and HAS BLED bleeding risk prediction scores in patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing anticoagulation: the AMADEUS study. J…

🟠 Prasugrel (Effient, Efient, Prasita)

…with ACS undergoing PCI treated with prasugrel and ASA exhibited a higher risk of major and minor bleeding, as classified by the TIMI system (Thrombolysis…

Microvascular Angina and INOCA: Diagnosis with CFR and IMR

…arteries (INOCA) denotes the subgroup in whom objective myocardial ischaemia is demonstrated. ANOCA may occur in up to 70% of patients undergoing invasive coronary angiography…

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