…jugular venous distension in the days after MI should prompt immediate consideration of a mechanical complication. Clinical deterioration may be abrupt or progressive, and cardiogenic…

…of complications calls for careful consideration of contraindications. Contraindications may be absolute or relative. Briefly, exercise stress testing must not be performed in the presence…

…Depression, low self esteem or body image disturbance The number and severity of obesity related complications generally increase as the degree of obesity rises. Nevertheless…

…and the ventricles (particularly the former). Even small pressure elevations on the right side can compromise venous return to the right ventricle. Therefore, in the…

…still used in many units to assess the collateral circulation, but the test does not reliably predict ischaemic complications and should not decide the matter…

…Sustained hypoperfusion reduces oxygen and nutrient delivery and, when severe or prolonged, produces multiorgan dysfunction and death. In the setting of ST elevation myocardial infarction…

…2,3]. Respiratory complications occur, but untreated convulsive status itself carries a considerable risk of hypoxia and respiratory failure. In placebo controlled trials, respiratory depression…

…in the heart. These conditions may be ranked according to their embolic potential. Conditions with high embolic potential entail a high risk of embolism and…

…a central venous catheter insertion is decided before the needle goes in: the choice of site, the use of ultrasound throughout the puncture, and maintaining…

…Children in an emergency, where peripheral venous access often takes too long. Intraosseous access accepts all drugs, fluids and blood products that can be given…