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The use of clinical signs as a sole guide to assess the severity of respiratory conditions is very limited. This study shows that performing spirometry whenever patients report dyspnea makes a big difference in clinical outcomes.
The use of clinical signs as a sole guide to assess the severity of respiratory conditions is very limited. This study shows that performing spirometry whenever patients report dyspnea makes a big difference in clinical outcomes.
Doctors have observed that COVID-19 patients have long-term symptoms of autonomic dysfunction and heart insult up to 6 months from the onset of the disease.
As the life expectancy has increased, so has the burden of chronic diseases. Although caregiving can help the patient gain control over his life, not being related to vital control can contribute to suffocating him.
What to do with those patients when we detect monomorphic Premature Ventricular Contractions on the ECG?
When deciding to invest in an electrocardiograph, the first step is, of course, obtaining one that is manufactured by a reliable, well-known, reputable company. Whether you are getting an EKG for the first time, or you want to replace an outdated device, there are some aspects you must consider to ...
A distinctive feature of dysosmias in COVID-19 is that they appear relatively early, in contrast to what was observed in SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome).
Performing tests that meet the criteria indicated by the American Thoracic Society (ATS) allows adequate patient care.
The objective of the study was to estimate the rate in which COVID-19 patients had heart abnormalities and determine the association between detected abnormalities, their severity, and mortality of the disease.
In a new work of the Copenhagen General Population Study,13015 patients treated with statins were followed. The purpose was to determine the residual risk of death from any cause, and the risk of developing a myocardial infarction in patients taking that medication.
