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Acute Coronary Syndrome: Definitions and Initial Triage

…is generally related to an atherothrombotic event, whereas Types 2–5 MI have other mechanisms of myocardial ischaemia and necrosis. Unstable angina (UA) represents myocardial…

Delirium in older adults: quick reference

…however, and an abnormal result is not specific to delirium. Symptoms are often worse in the evening and at night, but diurnal variation is not…

High-Sensitivity Troponin: 0/1-Hour Rule-In and Rule-Out Algorithms

…or another non intensive care setting while serial testing is completed. Diagnostic Framework The diagnostic pathway combines three principal domains: Clinical presentation and vital signs…

Cardiac Tamponade: Recognition and Pericardiocentesis

…clinical associations include: Idiopathic or viral pericarditis Malignant pericardial disease Tuberculosis Purulent or bacterial pericarditis Trauma Cardiac surgery and other iatrogenic cardiovascular procedures Acute aortic…

Pericarditis, myocarditis & perimyocarditis: ECG, criteria & treatment

…pericarditis is infections, in particular viral infections. This explains why pericarditis may affect individuals of all ages. However, a wide range of local and systemic…

Eletrical alternans: the ECG in pericardial effusion & cardiac tamponade

…tamponade. Causes of pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade The most common cause of pericardial effusion is infections, such as viral, bacterial, and tuberculous infections. Post…

Acute exacerbation of COPD: quick reference

…6. Assess the indication for antibiotics on the basis of sputum purulence, the other cardinal symptoms and the severity of the illness. 7. Start NIV…

Liver parameters

…paracetamol poisoning, ischaemic hepatitis ("shock liver") or acute viral hepatitis. The three are distinguished by the history and the speed of the course. An AST…

Cardiovascular effects of COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)

…outcomes. The vast majority of infections with COVID 19 result in mild disease, with symptoms similar to seasonal flu (influenza) and other viral respiratory infections…

🟠 Mean arterial pressure (MAP) calculator

…standard formulas. Therefore, while MAP is a valuable indicator of hemodynamic status, it should be interpreted in conjunction with other clinical assessments and diagnostic information.

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