History Taking and Physical Examination
Date of birth Explanation andConsent “Could we have a little chat about what’s brought you in today?” 2.2 History taking 2.2.1 Presenting complaint Use open questions to start the consultation.Obtain…
Cardiovascular Pharmacology
Cardiovascular pharmacology In A Heartbeat ACE inhibitors ACE inhibitors are used in the treatment of hypertension and heart failure. The most notable side-effects are dry cough and angioedema, which are…
Atherosclerosis
Modifiable: smoking, diabetes, hypertension, hypercholesterolaemia, physical inactivity, obesity and diet Pathophysiology Endothelial damage attracts leukocytes, lipids and smooth muscle cells to the intima, resulting in formation of a fatty streak,…
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Stable angina In A Heartbeat Epidemiology Seen in men almost twice as often as women Aetiology Atherosclerosis (refer to Chapter 7) Clinical features A triad of central chest pain on…
Access for Haemodialysis in Patients with Central Vein Thrombosis
Upper Extremity Ischemia/Dialysis Access Vascular Access for Haemodialysis in Patients with Central Vein Thrombosis Jakimowicz T, Galazka Z, Grochowiecki T, et al (Vascular and Transplant Surgery Med Univ of Warsaw, Poland)…
of Below-the-elbow Arteries in Critical Hand Ischaemia
Upper Extremity Ischemia/Dialysis Access Angioplasty of Below-the-elbow Arteries in Critical Hand Ischaemia Ferraresi R, Palloshi A, Aprigliano G, et al (Istituto Clinico Città Studi, Milan, Italy; et al) Eur J Vasc Endovasc…
Guided Dialysis Access Interventions can be Performed Safely in the Office Setting: Techniques and Early Results
Upper Extremity Ischemia/Dialysis Access Duplex Guided Dialysis Access Interventions can be Performed Safely in the Office Setting: Techniques and Early Results Fox D, Amador F, Clarke D, et al (Lenox Hill…
Benefits of Medications in Treatment of Acute Aortic Dissection (from the International Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection [IRAD])
Thoracic Aorta Type-Selective Benefits of Medications in Treatment of Acute Aortic Dissection (from the International Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection [IRAD]) Suzuki T, Isselbacher EM, Nienaber CA, et al (Univ of…
of Selected Patient Safety Indicators: Opportunities and Concerns
Miscellaneous Validity of Selected Patient Safety Indicators: Opportunities and Concerns Kaafarani HMA, Borzecki AM, Itani KMF, et al (Tufts Univ School of Medicine, Boston, MA; Boston Univ School of Medicine, MA;…
versus Physiological Gas for Ultrasound Guided Foam Sclerotherapy Treatment of Varicose Veins
Chronic Venous and Lymphatic Disease Air versus Physiological Gas for Ultrasound Guided Foam Sclerotherapy Treatment of Varicose Veins Beckitt T, Elstone A, Ashley S (Derriford Hosp, Plymouth, UK) Eur J…
