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Myocarditis & Pericarditis (Myopericarditis Explained)

Clinical manifestations and diagnosis of myocarditis in adults   ●When to suspect myocarditis Myocarditis should be suspected in patients with or without cardiac signs and symptoms. who present with a rise in cardiac biomarker levels, change in electrocardiogram (ECG) suggestive of acute myocardial injury, arrhythmia, or abnormalities of ventricular systolic function, particularly if these clinical findings […]

Pleural puncture (Thoracocentesis)

thoracentesis: Procedure and complications   ●Large volume thoracentesis is a therapeutic procedure that removes 1 liter or more of pleural fluid.  ●The indication for large volume thoracentesis is dyspnea due to a moderate to large pleural effusion confirmed by physical examination and chest radiography. Transudative pleural effusions due to liver failure and effusions associated with […]