Practical guide to exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
... Discussion: Many diagnostic tests are available to diagnose EPI, however, the criteria of choice remain unclear and the causes for a false-positive test are not yet understood. Despite multiple studies on the treatment of EPI using exogenous pancreatic enzymes, there remains confusion amongst medica ...
... Discussion: Many diagnostic tests are available to diagnose EPI, however, the criteria of choice remain unclear and the causes for a false-positive test are not yet understood. Despite multiple studies on the treatment of EPI using exogenous pancreatic enzymes, there remains confusion amongst medica ...
DESARROLLO DE UN PROGRAMA DE ESTUDIO
... Figure 2. COMBINED COPD ASSESMENT. GOLD 2013 GUIDELINES ...
... Figure 2. COMBINED COPD ASSESMENT. GOLD 2013 GUIDELINES ...
The Pathophysiology of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
... as heart failure with reduced LVEF. Finally, HFpEF portends a significant and un-improving mortality. (12) Recent epidemiological studies suggests that the leading cause of death in patients with HfpEF is non-cardiovascular whereas it is coronary artery disease in patients with systolic heart failur ...
... as heart failure with reduced LVEF. Finally, HFpEF portends a significant and un-improving mortality. (12) Recent epidemiological studies suggests that the leading cause of death in patients with HfpEF is non-cardiovascular whereas it is coronary artery disease in patients with systolic heart failur ...
navigate x4 - clinical summary
... Effectiveness Endpoints The following endpoints were evaluated to establish effectiveness of the ACUITY X4 lead. • Primary Effectiveness Endpoint 1: Pacing Capture Threshold in the Programmed Configuration. This endpoint was evaluated at 3 months post-implant. X4 Cohorts 1 and 2 will be analyzed to ...
... Effectiveness Endpoints The following endpoints were evaluated to establish effectiveness of the ACUITY X4 lead. • Primary Effectiveness Endpoint 1: Pacing Capture Threshold in the Programmed Configuration. This endpoint was evaluated at 3 months post-implant. X4 Cohorts 1 and 2 will be analyzed to ...
AHA/ACC Guideline for Management of Patients
... When more than 1 drug, strategy, or therapy exists within the same COR and LOE and there are no comparative data, options are listed alphabetically. Relationships With Industry and Other Entities—The ACC and AHA exclusively sponsor the work of GWCs without commercial support, and members volunteer t ...
... When more than 1 drug, strategy, or therapy exists within the same COR and LOE and there are no comparative data, options are listed alphabetically. Relationships With Industry and Other Entities—The ACC and AHA exclusively sponsor the work of GWCs without commercial support, and members volunteer t ...
Heart Failure in Congenital Heart Disease: From Fetus to Adult
... conditions of disease are present the fetal myocardium has very little reserve. A comparison of the Frank-Starling curves of a fetal and adult myocardium demonstrates this point (Fig. 1.1). As ventricular filling increases, stroke volume increases linearly until a “breakpoint” is achieved at which p ...
... conditions of disease are present the fetal myocardium has very little reserve. A comparison of the Frank-Starling curves of a fetal and adult myocardium demonstrates this point (Fig. 1.1). As ventricular filling increases, stroke volume increases linearly until a “breakpoint” is achieved at which p ...
peripheral vascular disease imaging guidelines
... lower arteries (e.g. for lower extremity: ankle/brachial indices at distal posterior tibial and anterior tibial/dorsalis pedis arteries plus bidirectional, Doppler waveform recording and analysis at 1-2 levels, or ankle/brachial indices at distal posterior tibial and anterior tibial/dorsalis pedis a ...
... lower arteries (e.g. for lower extremity: ankle/brachial indices at distal posterior tibial and anterior tibial/dorsalis pedis arteries plus bidirectional, Doppler waveform recording and analysis at 1-2 levels, or ankle/brachial indices at distal posterior tibial and anterior tibial/dorsalis pedis a ...
Nadir hematocrit during cardiopulmonary bypass: End
... variables). Missing values were sporadic, without strong mechanism for informative missingness. They were imputed with the mean of available data (except for the categorical variable, New York Heart Association functional class, for which we created a separate category for its missing value). Of 795 ...
... variables). Missing values were sporadic, without strong mechanism for informative missingness. They were imputed with the mean of available data (except for the categorical variable, New York Heart Association functional class, for which we created a separate category for its missing value). Of 795 ...
Extract from the Clinical Evaluation Report for Ceftaroline fosamil
... © Commonwealth of Australia 2013 This work is copyright. You may reproduce the whole or part of this work in unaltered form for your own personal use or, if you are part of an organisation, for internal use within your organisation, but only if you or your organisation do not use the reproduction fo ...
... © Commonwealth of Australia 2013 This work is copyright. You may reproduce the whole or part of this work in unaltered form for your own personal use or, if you are part of an organisation, for internal use within your organisation, but only if you or your organisation do not use the reproduction fo ...
Chronic Diseases of Lifestyle in South Africa: 1995
... that of most developed westernised countries and consists of high levels of saturated fat, particularly of animal origin, and an imbalance between the different polyunsaturated fatty acids. This diet is also very high in sodium (salt), cholesterol, alcohol, sugar and energy intake, and very low in fib ...
... that of most developed westernised countries and consists of high levels of saturated fat, particularly of animal origin, and an imbalance between the different polyunsaturated fatty acids. This diet is also very high in sodium (salt), cholesterol, alcohol, sugar and energy intake, and very low in fib ...
ATP3 Cholesterol Guidelines - Full Report
... 1. Basic description of lipids and lipoproteins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. LDL cholesterol as the primary target of therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . a. Serum LDL cholesterol as a major cause of CHD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
... 1. Basic description of lipids and lipoproteins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. LDL cholesterol as the primary target of therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . a. Serum LDL cholesterol as a major cause of CHD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Guidelines for the prevention, detection and management of chronic
... Table 2.1 Key definitions of CHF...........................................................................................................................................................6 Table 4.1 NYHA grading of symptoms in CHF...................................................................... ...
... Table 2.1 Key definitions of CHF...........................................................................................................................................................6 Table 4.1 NYHA grading of symptoms in CHF...................................................................... ...
Prevalence of night-time dyspnoea in COPD and its implications for prognosis
... to age and sex, considered as basic variables, we included variables that differed significantly between the individuals with and without night-time dyspnoea as covariates. These included GOLD A–D grouping, BMI, physical activity, respiratory symptoms (chronic mucus hypersecretion and wheezing), com ...
... to age and sex, considered as basic variables, we included variables that differed significantly between the individuals with and without night-time dyspnoea as covariates. These included GOLD A–D grouping, BMI, physical activity, respiratory symptoms (chronic mucus hypersecretion and wheezing), com ...
Describing self-care in Italian adults with heart failure and identifying
... symptom monitoring and treatment adherence. The self-care management scale has six items and measures the ability of patients to recognize and evaluate symptoms of a HF exacerbation (problems breathing and/or ankle swelling), to implement a treatment in response to symptoms (e.g. reduce salt in the ...
... symptom monitoring and treatment adherence. The self-care management scale has six items and measures the ability of patients to recognize and evaluate symptoms of a HF exacerbation (problems breathing and/or ankle swelling), to implement a treatment in response to symptoms (e.g. reduce salt in the ...
Describing self-care in Italian adults with heart failure and identifying
... symptom monitoring and treatment adherence. The self-care management scale has six items and measures the ability of patients to recognize and evaluate symptoms of a HF exacerbation (problems breathing and/or ankle swelling), to implement a treatment in response to symptoms (e.g. reduce salt in the ...
... symptom monitoring and treatment adherence. The self-care management scale has six items and measures the ability of patients to recognize and evaluate symptoms of a HF exacerbation (problems breathing and/or ankle swelling), to implement a treatment in response to symptoms (e.g. reduce salt in the ...
ESC Guidelines on the management of cardiovascular diseases
... evaluation of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures was performed including assessment of the risk–benefit ratio. Estimates of expected health outcomes for larger populations were included, where data exist. The level of evidence and the strength of recommendation of particular treatment options wer ...
... evaluation of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures was performed including assessment of the risk–benefit ratio. Estimates of expected health outcomes for larger populations were included, where data exist. The level of evidence and the strength of recommendation of particular treatment options wer ...
Integration of Training Programs
... 1. Bed rest with continuous ECG monitoring in pts with ongoing rest pain. 2. NTG, sublingual tablet or spray, followed by IV administration for ongoing chest pain. 3. Supplemental O2 for pts with hypoxemia, cyanosis or respiratory distress; finger pulse oximetry or arterial blood gas determination t ...
... 1. Bed rest with continuous ECG monitoring in pts with ongoing rest pain. 2. NTG, sublingual tablet or spray, followed by IV administration for ongoing chest pain. 3. Supplemental O2 for pts with hypoxemia, cyanosis or respiratory distress; finger pulse oximetry or arterial blood gas determination t ...
ESC Guidelines on the management of cardiovascular diseases
... evaluation of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures was performed including assessment of the risk–benefit ratio. Estimates of expected health outcomes for larger populations were included, where data exist. The level of evidence and the strength of recommendation of particular treatment options wer ...
... evaluation of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures was performed including assessment of the risk–benefit ratio. Estimates of expected health outcomes for larger populations were included, where data exist. The level of evidence and the strength of recommendation of particular treatment options wer ...
ESC Guidelines on the management of cardiovascular diseases
... evaluation of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures was performed including assessment of the risk–benefit ratio. Estimates of expected health outcomes for larger populations were included, where data exist. The level of evidence and the strength of recommendation of particular treatment options wer ...
... evaluation of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures was performed including assessment of the risk–benefit ratio. Estimates of expected health outcomes for larger populations were included, where data exist. The level of evidence and the strength of recommendation of particular treatment options wer ...
Chronic Heart Failure (2011)
... Table 2.1 Key definitions of CHF...........................................................................................................................................................6 Table 4.1 NYHA grading of symptoms in CHF...................................................................... ...
... Table 2.1 Key definitions of CHF...........................................................................................................................................................6 Table 4.1 NYHA grading of symptoms in CHF...................................................................... ...
NIHR HTA Programme 15 July 2013
... The NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies Coordinating Centre (NETSCC), based at the University of Southampton, manages evaluation research programmes and activities for the NIHR Health Technology Assessment Programme National Institute for Health Research Evaluation, Trials and Studies Coordinating C ...
... The NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies Coordinating Centre (NETSCC), based at the University of Southampton, manages evaluation research programmes and activities for the NIHR Health Technology Assessment Programme National Institute for Health Research Evaluation, Trials and Studies Coordinating C ...
CURRENT TRENDS IN STROKE MANAGEMENT
... yet-unknown mechanisms. Other surrogate markers for artherosclerosis, such as carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT), may prove to be useful in monitoring the progression of and treatments against stroke and other vascular diseases [24]. Non-statin lipid-modifying therapies may also offer stroke prot ...
... yet-unknown mechanisms. Other surrogate markers for artherosclerosis, such as carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT), may prove to be useful in monitoring the progression of and treatments against stroke and other vascular diseases [24]. Non-statin lipid-modifying therapies may also offer stroke prot ...
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... • Dietary intake of no more than 300 mg of cholesterol per day and no more than 30% total dietary calories from fat are recommended – Children younger than 2 years of age should not have a fat-restricted diet, because calories and fat are necessary for CNS growth and development Elsevier items and d ...
... • Dietary intake of no more than 300 mg of cholesterol per day and no more than 30% total dietary calories from fat are recommended – Children younger than 2 years of age should not have a fat-restricted diet, because calories and fat are necessary for CNS growth and development Elsevier items and d ...
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... • Dietary intake of no more than 300 mg of cholesterol per day and no more than 30% total dietary calories from fat are recommended – Children younger than 2 years of age should not have a fat-restricted diet, because calories and fat are necessary for CNS growth and development Elsevier items and d ...
... • Dietary intake of no more than 300 mg of cholesterol per day and no more than 30% total dietary calories from fat are recommended – Children younger than 2 years of age should not have a fat-restricted diet, because calories and fat are necessary for CNS growth and development Elsevier items and d ...