Cardiac imaging: 2022 update.

Background: Cardiac imaging is a rapidly expanding and complex field with major recent advances in tissue characterisation and improvements in speed and radiation hygiene during angiography and isotope imaging. Cardiac imaging demand is dominated by the assessment of coronary artery disease (CAD) in Western societies and those with Western diets and lifestyles.

Objective: The aim of this article is to outline the various modalities available for assessment of cardiac disease.

The case for a national service for primary immune deficiency disorders in New Zealand.

Primary immune deficiency disorders (PIDs) are rare conditions for which effective treatment is available. It is critical these patients are identified at an early stage to prevent unnecessary morbidity and mortality. Treatment of these disorders is expensive and expert evaluation and ongoing management by a clinical immunologist is essential.

Application of diagnostic and treatment criteria for common variable immunodeficiency disorder.

Common variable immunodeficiency disorder (CVID) is the most frequent symptomatic primary immune deficiency disorder in adults. It probably comprises a spectrum of polygenic disorders, with hypogammaglobulinemia being the overarching feature. While the majority of patients with CVID can be identified with relative ease, a significant proportion can present with minimal symptoms in spite of profound laboratory abnormalities.

Intra-operative fracture in posterior-stabilised total knee arthroplasty.

Purpose: To review records of 17 patients who sustained a tibial or femoral intra-operative fracture during primary cemented total knee arthroplasty (TKA) METHODS. Records of 1346 primary cemented TKAs using the NexGen LPS fluted tibial component performed by a single surgeon were reviewed. 12 tibial and 5 femoral intra-operative fractures occurred in 5 men and 12 women aged 54 to 83 (mean, 71.

Imaging for cardiac disease: a practical guide for general practitioners.

Background: Cardiac disease is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in Australia. There are many differentials to the diagnosis of coronary artery disease (CAD). A wide range of radiological investigations are available to help diagnose cardiac conditions.