La insuficiencia cardíaca (IC) es un síndrome clínico caracterizado por la presencia de síntomas típicos (como disnea, hinchazón de tobillos y cansancio), que suelen acompañarse de signos (como estertores pulmonares, elevación de la presión venosa yugular y edema periférico), como consecuencia ...

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This guideline covers routine preoperative tests for people aged over 16 who are having elective surgery. It aims to reduce unnecessary testing by advising which tests to offer people before minor, intermediate and major or complex surgery, taking into account specific comorbidities (cardiovascular, rena...

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Can J Cardiol; 29 (12), 2013

Pediatric heart failure (HF) is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in childhood. This article presents guidelines for the recognition, diagnosis, and early medical management of HF in infancy, childhood, and adolescence. The guidelines are intended to assist practitioners in office-based or em...

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