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32 Ventricular Tachycardia Lars Eckardt, Pedro Brugada, John Morgan and Günter Breithardt
... dissociation, one may also observe fusion beat, which may result from the fusion of a P wave conducted to the ventricles. The 12-lead ECG during ventricular tachycardia can be helpful in providing an approximation of the site of origin, which may be helpful for guiding ablation (Fig. 32.2). In gener ...
... dissociation, one may also observe fusion beat, which may result from the fusion of a P wave conducted to the ventricles. The 12-lead ECG during ventricular tachycardia can be helpful in providing an approximation of the site of origin, which may be helpful for guiding ablation (Fig. 32.2). In gener ...
Journal of Child Neurology - Muscular Dystrophy Association
... what they were told.1-3 Follow-up meetings for further discussions should be scheduled when needed. The disclosure interview should address 5 key components: diagnosis, prognosis, recurrence risk if known, treatment plan, and family support and community resources. First, the diagnosis should be exp ...
... what they were told.1-3 Follow-up meetings for further discussions should be scheduled when needed. The disclosure interview should address 5 key components: diagnosis, prognosis, recurrence risk if known, treatment plan, and family support and community resources. First, the diagnosis should be exp ...
Handbook for Civil Aviation Medical Examiners
... family. Remember, that the next time you climb on board as a passenger this may be your Captain! ...
... family. Remember, that the next time you climb on board as a passenger this may be your Captain! ...
Pancreatitis
... into the duodenum through a tube called the pancreatic duct. Pancreatic enzymes join with bile—a liquid produced in the liver and stored in the gallbladder—to digest food. The pancreas also releases the hor mones insulin and glucagon into the blood stream. These hormones help the body regulate the ...
... into the duodenum through a tube called the pancreatic duct. Pancreatic enzymes join with bile—a liquid produced in the liver and stored in the gallbladder—to digest food. The pancreas also releases the hor mones insulin and glucagon into the blood stream. These hormones help the body regulate the ...
*** Drug Safety Alert *** Daliresp (Roflumilast) Tablets revisions to Prescribing Information
... care. The final area is to improve affordability through appropriate diagnosis and treatment that leads to decreasing COPD per-capita costs. There are many aspects of COPD diagnosis, and both long- and short-term treatment that lend themselves to a shared decision-making process with the patient. Th ...
... care. The final area is to improve affordability through appropriate diagnosis and treatment that leads to decreasing COPD per-capita costs. There are many aspects of COPD diagnosis, and both long- and short-term treatment that lend themselves to a shared decision-making process with the patient. Th ...
Diuretics and Diets
... To lower blood pressure in people with hypertension To lower fluid pressure inside the eyeball in patients with glaucoma To reduce increased cerebrospinal fluid pressure in idiopathic intracranial hypertension To reduce blood pressure and swelling during surgical procedures To reduce bloating and di ...
... To lower blood pressure in people with hypertension To lower fluid pressure inside the eyeball in patients with glaucoma To reduce increased cerebrospinal fluid pressure in idiopathic intracranial hypertension To reduce blood pressure and swelling during surgical procedures To reduce bloating and di ...
Longitudinal changes and prognostic significance of cardiovascular
... increased risk of coronary artery disease and to complications of ischemic heart disease (Pyörälä et al. 1985, Casassus et al. 1992, Deprés et al. 1994). It is also suggested that inflammatory processes may be involved the development of atherosclerosis and its complications (Ismail et al. 1999). In ...
... increased risk of coronary artery disease and to complications of ischemic heart disease (Pyörälä et al. 1985, Casassus et al. 1992, Deprés et al. 1994). It is also suggested that inflammatory processes may be involved the development of atherosclerosis and its complications (Ismail et al. 1999). In ...
Systemic Lidocaine for Perioperative Analgesia
... Koppert [25] and collaborators demonstrated that patients whom received lidocaine via venous infusion in low doses intra and postoperatively (bolus of 1,5 mg.kg-1 for about 30 minutes before surgical incision, followed by continuous infusion of 1,5 mg.kg-1.h-1 until 60 minutes after end of surgery) ...
... Koppert [25] and collaborators demonstrated that patients whom received lidocaine via venous infusion in low doses intra and postoperatively (bolus of 1,5 mg.kg-1 for about 30 minutes before surgical incision, followed by continuous infusion of 1,5 mg.kg-1.h-1 until 60 minutes after end of surgery) ...
Heart Failure Management in Skilled Nursing Facilities
... insidious myocardial ischemia.14 In the Cardiovascular Health Study, the presence of coronary heart disease was associated with an 87% increased risk of HF despite the prevalence of hypertension being over twice as high as that of coronary heart disease. Among those with coronary heart disease, the ...
... insidious myocardial ischemia.14 In the Cardiovascular Health Study, the presence of coronary heart disease was associated with an 87% increased risk of HF despite the prevalence of hypertension being over twice as high as that of coronary heart disease. Among those with coronary heart disease, the ...
brainX Digital Learning System Study Session of KnowledgeBase: Practice Exam 1
... and knuckles. Rales are heard over the right lower lung field, and the chest x-ray shows a right lower lobe infiltrate. The EKG is normal. The patient is placed on intravenous hydration. Laboratory studies show a white cell count of 6,300/mm3, and the differential shows 82% neutrophils, 7% lymphocyt ...
... and knuckles. Rales are heard over the right lower lung field, and the chest x-ray shows a right lower lobe infiltrate. The EKG is normal. The patient is placed on intravenous hydration. Laboratory studies show a white cell count of 6,300/mm3, and the differential shows 82% neutrophils, 7% lymphocyt ...
Prescribing Information
... Inhibitors or inducers of metabolic enzymes: Concomitant use of cytochrome P450 2D6 and 3A4 enzyme inhibitors or inducers may result in an altered response to codeine, monitor antitussive activity. Chlorpheniramine may inhibit the hepatic metabolism of phenytoin, monitor phenytoin toxicity.(7.4) - ...
... Inhibitors or inducers of metabolic enzymes: Concomitant use of cytochrome P450 2D6 and 3A4 enzyme inhibitors or inducers may result in an altered response to codeine, monitor antitussive activity. Chlorpheniramine may inhibit the hepatic metabolism of phenytoin, monitor phenytoin toxicity.(7.4) - ...
Respiratory care : the official journal of the American Association for
... Hand-Held Oximetry Has Never Been More Affordable. ...
... Hand-Held Oximetry Has Never Been More Affordable. ...
Evaluation of Nausea and Vomiting
... evaluation unnecessary. Acute symptoms generally are the result of infectious, inflammatory, or iatrogenic causes. Most infections are self-limiting and require minimal intervention; iatrogenic causes can be resolved by removing the offending agent. Chronic symptoms are usually a pathologic response ...
... evaluation unnecessary. Acute symptoms generally are the result of infectious, inflammatory, or iatrogenic causes. Most infections are self-limiting and require minimal intervention; iatrogenic causes can be resolved by removing the offending agent. Chronic symptoms are usually a pathologic response ...
Physiological Approach to Assessment of Acid–Base Disturbances
... sepsis), neurologic state (consciousness vs. unconsciousness), signs of infection (e.g., fever), pulmonary status (respiratory rate and presence or absence of Kussmaul respiration, cyanosis, and clubbing of the fingers), and gastrointestinal symptoms (vomiting and diarrhea). Certain underlying medic ...
... sepsis), neurologic state (consciousness vs. unconsciousness), signs of infection (e.g., fever), pulmonary status (respiratory rate and presence or absence of Kussmaul respiration, cyanosis, and clubbing of the fingers), and gastrointestinal symptoms (vomiting and diarrhea). Certain underlying medic ...
... The histological transcript of radiographic pleural thickening or plaques is pleural fibrosis, whether ergolines or asbestos are the cause [4, 14, 15]. Thus, these two terms may be used interchangeably in this text. As we shall discuss below, only ergoline-induced pleural thickening/fibrosis is reve ...
Chapter 19: Nursing Care of the Child With a Respiratory Disorder
... children. These illnesses range from mild, non-acute disorders (such as the common cold or sore throat), to acute disorders (such as bronchiolitis), to chronic conditions (such as asthma), to serious life-threatening conditions (such as epiglottitis). Chronic disorders, such as allergic rhinitis, ca ...
... children. These illnesses range from mild, non-acute disorders (such as the common cold or sore throat), to acute disorders (such as bronchiolitis), to chronic conditions (such as asthma), to serious life-threatening conditions (such as epiglottitis). Chronic disorders, such as allergic rhinitis, ca ...
Triage and Emergency Treatments: Quick Check Essentials
... examines them. As a result, seriously ill patients with treatable conditions have died while waiting to be seen and treated. A triage system will enable you to quickly identify sick patients who require immediate attention versus patients who can wait their turn. The word “triage” means sorting. Tri ...
... examines them. As a result, seriously ill patients with treatable conditions have died while waiting to be seen and treated. A triage system will enable you to quickly identify sick patients who require immediate attention versus patients who can wait their turn. The word “triage” means sorting. Tri ...
Diagnostic Imaging Guidelines
... studies, and the comments provided throughout this document are a synthesis ofthe vast body of literature consulted before and during the various phases of this research project. Where the literature was found to be of poor quality or absent, consensus based on expert opinion was used. Although the ...
... studies, and the comments provided throughout this document are a synthesis ofthe vast body of literature consulted before and during the various phases of this research project. Where the literature was found to be of poor quality or absent, consensus based on expert opinion was used. Although the ...
The Pathophysiology of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
... About 50% of patients with the clinical features of chronic heart failure suffer from heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HfpEF); (1, 2) Previous data have demonstrated that patients with HfpEF had abnormal left ventricle (LV) relaxation and increased LV stiffness. Consequently the left ...
... About 50% of patients with the clinical features of chronic heart failure suffer from heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HfpEF); (1, 2) Previous data have demonstrated that patients with HfpEF had abnormal left ventricle (LV) relaxation and increased LV stiffness. Consequently the left ...
SOP Region IX MWLCEMS updated 2-15
... i.e., trauma, STEMI, stroke and/or an exemption applies. Stable patients may be transported to a more distant requested facility if it is within an agency’s transport guidelines. Establish OLMC contact per policy before initiating transport to a more distant location. 11. Secure all EMS equipment. E ...
... i.e., trauma, STEMI, stroke and/or an exemption applies. Stable patients may be transported to a more distant requested facility if it is within an agency’s transport guidelines. Establish OLMC contact per policy before initiating transport to a more distant location. 11. Secure all EMS equipment. E ...
Purpura
... Vasculitis is seldom the cause of external bleeding or ecchymoses but it is the commonest cause of persistent and localized purpura. An erythematous inflammatory component is often present. Vasculitis of small vessels causes purpura, often palpable and painful, but not bleeding. In general it is the ...
... Vasculitis is seldom the cause of external bleeding or ecchymoses but it is the commonest cause of persistent and localized purpura. An erythematous inflammatory component is often present. Vasculitis of small vessels causes purpura, often palpable and painful, but not bleeding. In general it is the ...
The Australian guideline for prevention, diagnosis and management
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... parties and information provided by third parties. It is not an endorsement of any organisation, product or service. This material may be found in third parties’ programs or materials (including, but not limited to, show bags or advertising kits). This does not imply an endorsement or recommendation ...