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Arterial line

…to secure the hand. Positioning: the wrist extended about 30–45 degrees over the rolled towel, the hand secured with tape. Greater extension makes the…

Joint aspiration

…important indication and an emergency procedure . An unclear arthritis, as part of the diagnostic work up. Haemarthrosis after trauma. A symptomatic effusion causing pain or…

Incretins in Cardiometabolic Medicine: Leveraging GLP-1, GIP, and Glucagon Receptor Agonism for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction

…Clinical guidelines now emphasize that a BMI within the conventional "normal" range (up to 25 kg/m²) does not necessarily equate to optimal cardiovascular health…

Anthropometric measurements

…and takes no account of fat distribution. Waist circumference and the waist–hip ratio predict cardiometabolic risk better, particularly at a BMI between 25 and…

Metabolic Syndrome: Definition and Clinical Significance

…oxidative stress. Metabolic dysfunction associated fatty liver disease affects approximately 10% of non obese individuals and up to 65% of patients with metabolic syndrome. A…

Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease: Assessment and Treatment

…European populations, waist circumference above 94 cm in men or 80 cm in women is considered indicative of obesity or excess abdominal adiposity. Ethnic specific…

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