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Serum Creatinine can be a deceptive surrogate during an acute kidney injury. It may lag behind acute onset renal failure…
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Two systematic reviews have assessed the diagnostic accuracy of elements of the medical history, physical examination, or readily available tests…
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Functions on the premise of mismatch in coronary perfusion after a vasodilator (e.g dipyridamole) is administered. HOW? The coronary vessels…
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When a patient presents with DKA, it is important to try to elucidate the cause. An easy way to remember…
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