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A Comprehensive Guide to CT-Angiogram of the Heart-Part 1

Rao Doctor

One of the primary applications of this imaging technique is the diagnosis of coronary artery disease (CAD). This is particularly beneficial in pediatric cases where early diagnosis is crucial. How is CT-Angiogram Performed? In the next part we will discuss more on how to calculate CAC score using CT-angiography and much more.

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Renal Artery Stenosis: Is It Common & Life Threatening?

Vascular Physician

As a result, your kidneys may not be able to properly function, which can lead to other serious health complications. First, they will perform a physical exam, review your health history, and check your kidney function with blood and urine tests. How Common is RAS? RAS affects over 200,000 people in the United States every year.

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Clinical Reasoning Corner: Likelihood Ratios

The Clinical Problem Solvers

Objectives Define likelihood ratios and their utility in diagnostic reasoning Identify how likelihood ratios alter the probability of a diagnosis Apply likelihood ratios in clinical reasoning What are likelihood ratios and how do they work? A LR > 1 increases the probability of a specific diagnosis. x 10 9 cells/L, Hgb 9.7

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The Link Between Diabetes and Peripheral Arterial Disease

Vascular Physician

This is because both diabetes and PAD have many of the same risk factors and complications. This is done through a combination of a physical exam, a study known as ankle-brachial index, ultrasound, CT angiography, or angiography. It is estimated that between 20-30% of people with diabetes also have PAD.

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Agenda 2022 Symposium

Vascular Physician

Thursday Sept 8, 2022 11:00 - 11:30 am Registration in Foyer on 3rd Floor by Platte River Ballroom Visit with Sponsors in Confluence Room C (30 mins) 11:30 – 12:15pm Lunch/Visit with Sponsors in Confluence Room C (45 mins) 12:15 – 12:20pm Welcome/Introductions in Platte River Room by Barb Melendez, MD (5 mins) Session 1: 12:20 – 12:50pm (..)

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Leriche Syndrome

Vascular Physician

In fact, sexual dysfunction is so often associated with Leriche Syndrome that the absence of this symptom suggests that another diagnosis should be considered. Atherosclerosis is potentiated by hypertension, smoking, lower physical activity, obesity, a diet high in saturated fats, and high glucose or lipid levels.

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Scope This! A Podcast on Gastroesophageal Reflux and Gastritis

PEMBlog

I’ll dive into the latest clinical practice guidelines and discuss evidence-based approaches to diagnosis and treatment. Now, in the pediatric emergency department, the diagnosis of reflux is primarily clinical. Again, otherwise the diagnosis is based on history and physical examination.