CV Drugs: Prasugrel
Table 1 provides a summary of the indications, contraindications, dosage, administration, warnings, precautions, and other relevant information for the drug Prasugrel. Table 1. Summary Indications…
The complete ECG book for online reading. Presumably the most comprehensive online resource for learning clinical ECG interpretation.
Table 1 provides a summary of the indications, contraindications, dosage, administration, warnings, precautions, and other relevant information for the drug Prasugrel. Table 1. Summary Indications…
Brugada’s algorithm is the most used algorithm for distinguishing ventricular tachycardia (VT) and supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) with wide QRS complex. The algorithm entails 5 criteria, which…
Posterior (posterolateral) acute myocardial infarction (STEMI) The heart is rotated 30° to the left in the thorax. This positions the basal portion of the left…
The electrical axis of the heart Although often ignored, assessment of the electrical axis is an integral part of ECG interpretation. The electrical axis reflects…
All patients with NSTE-ACS (NSTEMI or unstable angina) are treated similarly with respect to anti-ischemic and anti-thrombotic drugs. Management must, however, be individualized with respect…
Indications for vernakalant Vernakalant does not convert atrial flutter to sinus rhythm. Vernakalant is only administered in a monitored clinical setting appropriate for cardioversion. Administration…
This page summarises the most current recommendations for the management of acute coronary syndromes with persistent ST-segment elevations (i.e STEMI, ST-segment elevation acute myocardial infarction).1…
Inotropes and vasopressors Vasopressors induce vasoconstriction and increase mean arterial pressure (MAP). Inotropes increase cardiac contractile force (contractility). Several endogenous and synthetic agents exist and…
Heart rate (bpm) = 60000 / cycle length Cycle length (ms) = 60000 / heart rate Heart rate (BPM) Cycle length (ms) Heart rate (BPM)…
A comprehensive list of conditions and drugs that may prolong the QT interval, cause torsade de pointes (TdP) and long QT syndrom (LQTS) is presented…