Position Statement Clinical Exercise Stress Testing in Adults
... development of either severe heart failure or unstable angina pectoris. In some laboratories complication rates are somewhat higher, approximating a 1 in 1000 incidence of severe hypotension, or arrhythmia requiring cardioversion, and this is probably related to the mix of referred patients. Because ...
... development of either severe heart failure or unstable angina pectoris. In some laboratories complication rates are somewhat higher, approximating a 1 in 1000 incidence of severe hypotension, or arrhythmia requiring cardioversion, and this is probably related to the mix of referred patients. Because ...
Examining the Safety of Dental Treatment in Pregnant Women
... one-half of women receive any dental care, including prophylaxes, during their pregnancies.2-5 Utilization of care tends to be lower still in women from low socioeconomic strata and in those who are not aware of the potential link between oral health and pregnancy outcomes.4-6 Pistorius and colleagu ...
... one-half of women receive any dental care, including prophylaxes, during their pregnancies.2-5 Utilization of care tends to be lower still in women from low socioeconomic strata and in those who are not aware of the potential link between oral health and pregnancy outcomes.4-6 Pistorius and colleagu ...
Marinette - University of Wisconsin–Madison
... Postmenopausal women under age 65 with risk factors All men aged 70 and older Adults with a fragility fracture Adults with a disease or condition associated with low bone mass or bone loss Adults taking medications associated with low bone mass or bone loss Anyone being considered for ph ...
... Postmenopausal women under age 65 with risk factors All men aged 70 and older Adults with a fragility fracture Adults with a disease or condition associated with low bone mass or bone loss Adults taking medications associated with low bone mass or bone loss Anyone being considered for ph ...
Urinary Tract Infections
... affecting bladder emptying, such as cystoceles, urinary incontinence, and residual urine, are most strongly associated with recurrent UTI. ...
... affecting bladder emptying, such as cystoceles, urinary incontinence, and residual urine, are most strongly associated with recurrent UTI. ...
Nephrotic Syndrome - The Royal Children`s Hospital
... A steroid drug called Prednisolone is given to all children diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome. In 90% of cases it causes a complete remission of the condition. The protein in the urine (proteinuria) and the oedema disappear. These children have steroid responsive nephrotic syndrome. Induction of rem ...
... A steroid drug called Prednisolone is given to all children diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome. In 90% of cases it causes a complete remission of the condition. The protein in the urine (proteinuria) and the oedema disappear. These children have steroid responsive nephrotic syndrome. Induction of rem ...
Pregnancy and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
... placenta to the fetus but are rapidly inactivated by enzymes in the placenta. This means that the baby would only be exposed to very low levels of these drugs. High doses of corticosteroids in the last few weeks of pregnancy should be avoided, if possible, because the baby can become dependent. Howe ...
... placenta to the fetus but are rapidly inactivated by enzymes in the placenta. This means that the baby would only be exposed to very low levels of these drugs. High doses of corticosteroids in the last few weeks of pregnancy should be avoided, if possible, because the baby can become dependent. Howe ...
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
... concern--sometimes bordering on panic--in the general public. Since the first five cases in the United States were reported in 1981, the number of cases has surged to 26,878 as of October 27, 1986, with 15,070 deaths. Furthermore, it is estimated that between 1 and 2 million Americans have already b ...
... concern--sometimes bordering on panic--in the general public. Since the first five cases in the United States were reported in 1981, the number of cases has surged to 26,878 as of October 27, 1986, with 15,070 deaths. Furthermore, it is estimated that between 1 and 2 million Americans have already b ...
How to Use the Adult Inpatient VTE Risk Assessment Tool
... the last dose of LMWH if preoperative prophylaxis has been administered with this drug. Dosing after surgery should start ≥ 6 hours post-operatively. ...
... the last dose of LMWH if preoperative prophylaxis has been administered with this drug. Dosing after surgery should start ≥ 6 hours post-operatively. ...
Nutrition in pregnancy
... being either underweight or overweight can affect both fertility and birth outcome. It is now well recognised that taking folic acid during the peri-conceptional period can reduce the incidence of neural tube defects (NTDs), and all women who may become pregnant are advised to take a folic acid supp ...
... being either underweight or overweight can affect both fertility and birth outcome. It is now well recognised that taking folic acid during the peri-conceptional period can reduce the incidence of neural tube defects (NTDs), and all women who may become pregnant are advised to take a folic acid supp ...
Ocular and Generalized Myasthenia Gravis: A Teaching Case Series
... in skeletal muscle. Ocular symptoms include variable ptosis, diplopia and/or blurred vision. Ocular manifestations may be the initial symptoms in undiagnosed disease, prompting patients to seek eye care. Symptoms of shortness of breath or difficulty swallowing may indicate myasthenic crisis, a life- ...
... in skeletal muscle. Ocular symptoms include variable ptosis, diplopia and/or blurred vision. Ocular manifestations may be the initial symptoms in undiagnosed disease, prompting patients to seek eye care. Symptoms of shortness of breath or difficulty swallowing may indicate myasthenic crisis, a life- ...
What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)?
... Many women complain of skin problems that wax and wane during the menstrual cycle. In regularly cycling women, the second half of the menstrual cycle is characterized by increased progesterone levels. Progesterone is a weak androgen and may create a situation of relative hyperandrogenism. Around the ...
... Many women complain of skin problems that wax and wane during the menstrual cycle. In regularly cycling women, the second half of the menstrual cycle is characterized by increased progesterone levels. Progesterone is a weak androgen and may create a situation of relative hyperandrogenism. Around the ...
Radial nerve palsy occurs when the radial nerve has
... Ductus. Thus a preferential shift of blood flow occurs, as blood moves away from the Ductus and directly from RV to the lungs. Until functional closure is complete and PVR is lower than SVR some left to right residual flow will occur from the aorta to the pulmonary arteries. PDA: Symptoms and Signs ...
... Ductus. Thus a preferential shift of blood flow occurs, as blood moves away from the Ductus and directly from RV to the lungs. Until functional closure is complete and PVR is lower than SVR some left to right residual flow will occur from the aorta to the pulmonary arteries. PDA: Symptoms and Signs ...
Fibroids and IR - St. James`s Hospital
... Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) improves the patient selection for who should receive nonsurgical uterine fibroid embolisation (UFE) to kill their tumours. Interventional radiologists can use MRIs to determine if a tumour can be embolised, detect alternate causes for the symptoms, identify patholo ...
... Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) improves the patient selection for who should receive nonsurgical uterine fibroid embolisation (UFE) to kill their tumours. Interventional radiologists can use MRIs to determine if a tumour can be embolised, detect alternate causes for the symptoms, identify patholo ...
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... elevation as observed in lipoprotein electrophoresis. However, most current clinical guidelines on hyperlipidemia management are not based on electrophoresis results; Hyperlipidemia may be divided into primary and secondary disorders. In the first case, genetic defects alter normal metabolism of lip ...
... elevation as observed in lipoprotein electrophoresis. However, most current clinical guidelines on hyperlipidemia management are not based on electrophoresis results; Hyperlipidemia may be divided into primary and secondary disorders. In the first case, genetic defects alter normal metabolism of lip ...
maternity services
... low-risk pregnancies. It is difficult to determine a definition of a low risk pregnancy. Women within the low-risk group have the potential to become high-risk at any stage of the pregnancy or birth process, and women in the high-risk group can have a perfectly normal birth, despite increased levels ...
... low-risk pregnancies. It is difficult to determine a definition of a low risk pregnancy. Women within the low-risk group have the potential to become high-risk at any stage of the pregnancy or birth process, and women in the high-risk group can have a perfectly normal birth, despite increased levels ...
Post Transfusion
... When pre-transfusion discussion has not taken place, the reasons for transfusion should be discussed with the patient and written information offered retrospectively. Confirmation that this discussion has taken place must be written in the patient’s nursing and medical notes ...
... When pre-transfusion discussion has not taken place, the reasons for transfusion should be discussed with the patient and written information offered retrospectively. Confirmation that this discussion has taken place must be written in the patient’s nursing and medical notes ...
GUIDELINES Case Detection, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Patients with Primary Aldosteronism:
... with GRA, we recommend the use of the lowest dose of glucocorticoid receptor (GR) agonist that can normalize blood pressure and serum potassium levels (1| ...
... with GRA, we recommend the use of the lowest dose of glucocorticoid receptor (GR) agonist that can normalize blood pressure and serum potassium levels (1| ...
... infection or the stomach flu. This potentially deadly disorder is relatively rare, occurring worldwide in only one or two people per 100,000, with slightly more males than females affected. All age groups can be affected; the incidence rises with age, and there is a minor peak among young adults [1] ...
glucose monitors - GlucoseSafety.com
... conjunction with EXTRANEAL (icodextrin) peritoneal dialysis (PD) solution. 1. EXTRANEAL (icodextrin) PD solution contains icodextrin. Maltose, a metabolite of icodextrin, may interfere with certain glucose monitors or test strips. This interference will result in a falsely elevated glucose reading u ...
... conjunction with EXTRANEAL (icodextrin) peritoneal dialysis (PD) solution. 1. EXTRANEAL (icodextrin) PD solution contains icodextrin. Maltose, a metabolite of icodextrin, may interfere with certain glucose monitors or test strips. This interference will result in a falsely elevated glucose reading u ...
How to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates in Practice: Toolbox and Guide
... recommendation. It is not enough to know what needs to be done. It is doing it that makes a difference. This guide contains evidence-based tools and strategies that can move your practice to a higher level of performance. We have assembled materials we wish we had available as we worked toward impro ...
... recommendation. It is not enough to know what needs to be done. It is doing it that makes a difference. This guide contains evidence-based tools and strategies that can move your practice to a higher level of performance. We have assembled materials we wish we had available as we worked toward impro ...
early detection: breast health awareness and early
... or asymmetric thickening, skin and/or nipple changes, especially those that worsen over time (see Early Detection: Signs and Symptoms KS). The importance of timely medical evaluation is emphasized. Because most women in LMICs (and 1 in 6 in high-income countries) have advanced cancers at diagnosis, ...
... or asymmetric thickening, skin and/or nipple changes, especially those that worsen over time (see Early Detection: Signs and Symptoms KS). The importance of timely medical evaluation is emphasized. Because most women in LMICs (and 1 in 6 in high-income countries) have advanced cancers at diagnosis, ...
indications for operation for morbid obesity
... The RDI is equal to the average number of respiratory disturbances per hour. If the AHI or RDI is calculated based on less than two hours of continuous recorded sleep, the total number of recorded events to calculate the AHI or RDI during sleep testing is at least the number of events that would hav ...
... The RDI is equal to the average number of respiratory disturbances per hour. If the AHI or RDI is calculated based on less than two hours of continuous recorded sleep, the total number of recorded events to calculate the AHI or RDI during sleep testing is at least the number of events that would hav ...
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis - Dana
... of a gene in order to cause FAP. An alteration in the APC gene can be inherited from a parent like other family traits. In about 20% of people (1 out of 5) with FAP, the alteration in the APC gene is not inherited from their parents, but instead occurs as a brand new change in that person. Some indi ...
... of a gene in order to cause FAP. An alteration in the APC gene can be inherited from a parent like other family traits. In about 20% of people (1 out of 5) with FAP, the alteration in the APC gene is not inherited from their parents, but instead occurs as a brand new change in that person. Some indi ...