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Anti-Lipids
STATINS Most Potent Oral Lipid-Modifying Agents First-Line Therapy for elevated LDL-C (low-density lipoprotein cholesterol). Lipid Reduction: Lowers LDL-C and triglycerides. Non-lipid Benefits: Antiplatelet properties. Potency of Statins: Effectiveness: Administration Timing: Factors to Consider When Choosing a Statin: Baseline Tests Before Statin Therapy: Avoiding Drug Interactions: Statin Metabolised by Statin concentration…
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Infective Endocarditis
Disease Characteristic: Inflammation of the endocardium, typically affecting heart valves Causes and Organisms Risk Factors Pathophysiology Diagnosis History Signs Clinical Features Embolic Manifestations Cutaneous Findings Investigations Diagnosis Management Complications Prevention High-Risk Patients High-Risk Procedures Antibiotic Prophylaxis Regimens Special Considerations Patient Education Monitoring and Follow-Up Feature Rheumatic Fever (RF) Infective Endocarditis…