Hepatopulmonary syndrome (HPS) is an under-recognised complication of chronic liver disease, affecting 10%–30% of patients with cirrhosis. It involves intrapulmonary vascular dilatations, arterial ...

Methaemoglobinaemia is characterised by the oxidation of the iron component in haemoglobin from a ferrous (Fe² +) to a ferric (Fe³ +) state, forming methaemoglobin (MetHb) and reducing oxygen delivery ...

This large prospective UK study compared five low-cost fingertip pulse oximeters with arterial blood gas measurements and ...

Chest pain or breathlessness should never be ignored. Learn when coronary angiography is needed, how it helps detect heart blockages, and why early intervention saves lives.

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COOH) represents the protonated form of the organic acid, whereas lactate (CH₃CH (OH)COO⁻) represents its conjugated base.

Most people should have a blood oxygen level of 92% or higher, even when doing physical activities or sleeping. If your blood oxygen level drops below 90%, it can be dangerous and requires immediate ...

Researchers are shifting focus from large arteries to microvessels, where nitric oxide activity may signal early circulatory changes before symptoms appear. Nitric oxide is a signaling molecule ...

Introduction In critically ill patients, individualised strategies for red blood cell transfusion (RBCT) are lacking. The objective of this study is to demonstrate the potential advantages of ...

A new blood test could speed up diagnosis and treatment for people dealing with early memory or thinking changes. The FDA has cleared Elecsys pTau181, the first blood test for use in primary care to ...

Objective: This study aims to evaluate the blood gas results in various rabbit disease models and to establish the reference interval of venous and arterial blood gas parameters for clinically healthy ...