Respiratory physician Lutz Beckert considers chronic obstructive pulmonary disease management, including the prevention of COPD, the importance of smoking cessation and pulmonary rehabilitation, and the lifesaving potential of addressing treatable traits. He also discusses the logic of inhaler therapy, moving from single therapy to dual and triple therapy when indicated, as well as other aspects of management
Well man check uncovers heart conduction problem
Wednesday 10 April 2024, 12:25 AM

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Consultant cardiologist Chris Ellis discusses the annual examination of a patient with pre-existing conditions relating to the heart. This time, an electrocardiogram sign of something amiss has become more pronounced
Key points, The normal PR interval is ≥0.12s (120ms) and ≤0.2s (200ms), which is equivalent to one large square on the electrocardiogram.
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