Thoracic Key

Figure 3.1 Classification of palpitations according to history and ECG findings. Abbreviations: SVT supraventricular tachycardia, AVNRT atrioventricular nodal reentry tachycardia, AVRT atrioventricular reentry tachycardia, AT atrial tachycardia General Patient Approach…

Figure 4.1 Presentations that may be categorised as fits, faints (unconsciousness) or funny turns, including collapse query cause (transient collapse). True transient loss of consciousness differential diagnosis is represented in…

Category Syndrome Key features Cardiac Stable angina Precipitated by exertion/relieved by rest Acute coronary syndromes Sudden onset/duration >20 min. Associated with dyspnoea and autonomic symptoms Pericarditis Sharp, pleuritic. Relieved by…

Figure 2.1 Differential diagnosis of dyspnoea. SOB shortness of breath Definition of Heart Failure Heart failure (HF) is a common clinical syndrome whereby the heart fails to meet the metabolic…

  Clinic BP measurement Category Systolic Diastolic Optimal <120 <80 Normal 120–129 80–84 High-normal 130–139 85–89 Stage 1 hypertension 140–159 90–99 Stage 2 hypertension 160–179 100–109 Severe hypertension ≥180 ≥110…