• Acute Pericarditis

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    Acute pericarditis is defined as an 'inflammatory pericardial syndrome with or without pericardial effusion' It is the most common pathological condition affecting the pericardium. (the bag in which the heart sits) Pericarditis is seen predominantly in males with the average age of hospitalised patients in the 40’s. Pericarditis can mimic a myocardial infarction both in terms […]

  • The Cardiac Presentation of Hypothermic Patients

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    As Winter approaches healthcare professionals will unfortunately encounter more patients with life threatening hypothermia. Hypothermia is defined as a drop in body temperature below 35oC and occurs when the body releases more heat than it absorbs or generates. The mortality rate of people with moderate to severe hypothermia is around 50% even with supportive in-hospital care. […]