C-reactive protein have different relations to subsequent mortality and myocardial infarction after acute coronary syndrome: a GUSTO-IV substudy. A. FAMI Study Investigators. High-sensitivity C-reactive protein is within normal levels at the very onset of first ST-segment elevation acute myocardial infarc-tion in 41% of cases: a multiethnic case-control study. value of C-reactive protein and ca...

Cases of intraoperative hyperkalaemia in healthy greyhound dogs under general anaesthesia have previously been reported veterinary literature. This case report describes the identification and treatment an otherwise undergoing for a fracture repair. The clinical signs were sudden bradycardia loss P waves on electrocardiogram waveform. Treatment consisted intravenous 10% calcium gluconate, rapid...

A case of cardiorespiratory arrest in a 28 year old man after cocaine and heroin ingestion is described. The arrest is attributed primarily to hyperkalaemia/rhabdomyolysis-a recognised consequence of each of these drugs. The administration of naloxone may have been contributory. He developed acute renal failure, disseminated intravascular coagulopathy with consequent lower limb compartment synd...

A 44 year old man with longstanding diabetes mellitus gave a 6-month history of periodic attacks of flaccid quadriplegia. Following one of these episodes he was admitted for assessment. In view of persistent hyperkalaemia, hypoadrenalism was suspected and Addison's disease was confirmed biochemically. Adrenal replacement therapy restored the potassium levels to normal and resulted in no further...