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…from ECG criteria to management Although the early repolarization pattern has been recognized for almost 50 years, it is still one of the most frequently…

…in the management of coronary artery disease, as demonstrated in the figure below (from Nabel et al, NEJM, 2014). In this post I would like…

…define the structure or composition of coronary atherosclerotic plaque, identify plaques at high risk of rupture, or determine whether ischaemia would occur at workloads greater…

…there would be poorly tolerated. A patient who cannot lie flat or cannot cooperate — consider sedation, a different position or a different vessel. Choice of…

…wall motion abnormality and it may evidence of myocardial infarction, which would have implications for the management of this patient, regardless of the ejection fraction…

…capillary refill and pulse, and active movement of every tendon crossing the wound. A tendon injury can be painless and gives normal passive movement — test…

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