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ToxCard: Iron

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2 This requirement was ultimately removed in 2003, however iron related exposures and deaths have stayed low. 6 Can see subsequent electrolyte disturbances and dehydration related to severity of GI symptoms. The oral bioavailability of inorganic iron is < 10%; ferrous iron (Fe 2+ ) is better absorbed than ferric iron (Fe 3+ ).

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What is strange about this paroxysmal atrial fibrillation in an otherwise healthy patient? And what happened after giving ibutilide?

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But when you see this, you should suspect that the AV node is not well. Ballatore et al — Medicina (Kaunas) 55(8): 497, 2019 — and — Page et al — Circulation 107:1141-1145, 2003 ). I do not know why she did not have a rapid rate. An estimated 10-to-40% of all patients with AFib do not have symptoms associated with this arrhythmia.

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Diffuse Subendocardial Ischemia on the ECG. Left main? 3-vessel disease? No!

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As for other invasive therapies , intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation (12, 13) appears to work well in non-randomized studies, and this would also make sense: the balloon in the aorta inflates in diastole, increasing diastolic pressure and thus coronary flow. For instance: sepsis, bleeding, dehydration, hypoxia, and mild ACS.

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Emergency Department Syncope Workup: After H and P, ECG is the Only Test Required for Every Patient.

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Also consider non-hemorrhagic volume depletion, dehydration : orthostatic vitals may uncover this [see Mendu et al. (3)]. Premonitory symptoms (Nausea, pallor, diaphoresis, flushing), or triggers (Valsalva, Pain, Emotion, Prolonged Standing, Dehydration) are very useful in making the diagnosis. Eur Heart J 2003 May; 24:811-19.

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Sickle Cell Disease Module

Don't Forget the Bubbles

SCD, therefore, is not only a mechanical disease but there are also many other cellular and plasma factors as well as endothelial interaction that generate chronic inflammation. Infections, fever, acidosis, hypoxia, dehydration and exposure to extreme temperatures can trigger VOC even though often no cause is identified. Ware et al.