Choosing a rate control medication for atrial fibrillation (AF)
New onset AF generally involves slowing the ventricular rate, restoring sinus rhythm, and then maintaining a normal heart rate. Learn more about the first step of rate control using medications.
Using HAS-BLED scoring to assess bleeding risk
There is a need to balance stroke prevention and bleeding risk when prescribing anticoagulants. Learn more about which elements of a patient's history increase their HAS-BLED score and therefore their bleeding risk.
Empirical antibiotic treatment of infective endocarditis
Endocarditis is a severe infection and often the patient needs antibiotics straight away. Learn how to choose the right regimen while waiting for a blood culture report.
Evaluating symptoms of infective endocarditis
Endocarditis often doesn’t manifest in an obvious manner—that’s why it’s good to know about the less common symptoms it can cause. Get some high-yield tips on endocarditis manifestation from Dr John Fisher, our infectious disease expert.
Prophylactic antibiotic treatment to prevent infective endocarditis
In recent years, guidelines have overhauled antibiotic prophylaxis for endocarditis. Learn more about what the current practice is.
Assessing endocarditis with echocardiography
Echocardiography is the perfect imaging modality for suspected endocarditis. Learn more about what abnormalities you need to look for.
Measuring dialysis fistula maturity using ultrasound
Arteriovenous (AV) fistula maturation is a highly unpredictable process. Learn more about how to evaluate AV fistulas for maturity.
Identifying dialysis fistula complications using ultrasound
Arteriovenous (AV) fistula complications jeopardize lifesaving dialysis treatment. Learn more about how to diagnose them with ultrasound and counteract them effectively.
Using 2D and color ultrasound to assess dialysis fistulas
Various ultrasound modes are invaluable while assessing blood vessels. Learn more about how to get the most out of your ultrasound exam by tweaking the settings.
Optimizing dialysis access using ultrasound
Dialysis is a lifesaving treatment, but a specialized vascular access is required to undergo the procedure. Learn more about the clinical decision-making process leading to arteriovenous (AV) fistula placement.