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Familial Hypercholesterolaemia: Diagnosis, Cascade Screening and Treatment

…disorder characterized by persistently elevated plasma low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL C) from early life and a consequent excess risk of premature atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease …

Acute severe asthma in adults: quick reference

…minute At least 110 per minute Bradycardia or arrhythmia PEF Over 50 percent of personal best or predicted 33 to 50 percent Under 33 percent…

Evaluation of exercise stress test: ECG, symptoms, blood pressure, heart rate, performance

…RATING LEVEL OF EXERTION COMMENT 6 No exertion at all 7 7.5 Extremely light exertion 8 9 Very light exertion For a healthy person…

Hypoglycaemia: quick reference for emergency management

…3]. A healthy person without diabetes therefore does not normally need investigation on the basis of an isolated, asymptomatic low sensor reading alone. Symptoms Autonomic…

Acute exacerbation of COPD: quick reference

…Severe impairment of gas exchange Hypotension, cool peripheries or rising lactate Circulatory compromise or an alternative diagnosis Silent or nearly silent chest Very severe airflow…

Pre-test Probability and Selection of Non-invasive Testing in Stable Angina

…symptoms are severe, refractory to guideline directed medical therapy, occur at a low level of exertion, or are associated with high event risk. The apparent…

Risk factors for sudden cardiac arrest

…et al and Marijon et al , long term prevention of cardiac arrest at the population level is very difficult. Future efforts may be more successful…

Cardiac arrest during pregnancy and childbirth

…levels above 95%. Given the young age of these patients and the typically short periods of no flow and low flow, the early consideration of…

Diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic state: quick reference

…Always follow the local protocol for exact infusion rates, electrolyte concentrations and level of care. This quick reference is intended primarily for adults and summarises…

Electrical cardioversion

…myocardial ischaemia or a falling level of consciousness. Unstable monomorphic VT with a pulse. Pre excitation with atrial fibrillation and a very rapid ventricular rate…

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