…no reflow, structural and functional impairments sustain vascular obstruction. Endothelial dysfunction triggers leukocyte and platelet activation, while thrombotic debris may worsen the obstruction. Furthermore, cardiomyocyte…

…myocardium and coronary microcirculation. Endothelial dysfunction promotes leukocyte and platelet activation and interaction. Thrombotic debris may worsen microvascular obstruction, while cardiomyocyte swelling, interstitial oedema and…

…Dobutamine increases myocardial oxygen demand, while dipyridamole, adenosine, and regadenoson create blood flow disparities between healthy and diseased coronary arteries, allowing ischemia to be detected…

…time windows, indications and contraindications for intravenous thrombolysis, weight based tenecteplase dosing, blood pressure thresholds, monitoring, complications and when thrombectomy should be considered. The doses…

…fibre rich and bioactive foods, including fruits, non starchy vegetables, beans, whole grains, nuts and seeds, yogurt, seafood and plant oils. They contain less refined…

…that these parameters are highly interdependent and rather complex. Indeed, myocardial mechanics constitute a whole research field. Cardiac function is also dependent on circulatory, pulmonary…

…assessed. 3. Take an arterial blood gas in respiratory compromise, low saturation, suspected carbon dioxide retention, reduced consciousness, or when NIV is being considered. 4…

…wave. The whole value of the investigation lies in the ratio between the number of atrial and ventricular complexes — more atrial than ventricular complexes, the…

…and from secondary prevention, which addresses patients with established disease to reduce recurrent events and mortality. Risk factor modification is therefore directed at identifying individuals…

…nutrition, drugs and fluid balance. Fluid administration can dilute the creatinine and mask the deterioration, while dehydration can concentrate it. In older, malnourished, amputee or…