…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…

…a unit is selected electronically against the blood group Standard for planned transfusion in a patient without irregular red cell antibodies Serological crossmatch (MG test…

…pool, numerous macrophages or foam cells, and a thin fibrous cap. Disruption of the cap exposes the lipid core and extracellular matrix to circulating blood…

…impaired consciousness, a rising lactate or a worsening acidosis. An assessed need for at least 4 units of red cells within 1 hour. An actual…

…thawing, that a blister (sometimes a blood blister) is to be expected, that the area will be red and weeping for a week or so…

…obesity or when the supine position is necessary. After previous punctures: change side, and avoid irradiated fields. Preparation and equipment Informed consent, current full blood…

…and mortality The strongest long term evidence supports Mediterranean or DASH style patterns that emphasize minimally processed foods and healthy fats while limiting ultraprocessed foods…

…visible even when it lies buried in the QRS complex or the T wave. The whole value of the investigation lies in the ratio between…

…agents or physical exercise. Pharmacologic agents include dipyridamole, adenosine, regadenoson, and dobutamine. Dobutamine increases myocardial oxygen demand, while dipyridamole, adenosine, and regadenoson create blood flow…

…full blood count, electrolytes, creatinine, coagulation tests and troponin are taken in parallel but must not delay treatment in a patient without suspected coagulopathy or…