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Sudden cardiac arrest: Case 5

CPR ECG 1 . Sinus rhythm interrupted by polymorphic VT. ECG 2 . Polymorphic VT. ECG 3 . Polymorphic VT progresses to ventricular fibrillation (VF). ECG 4 . Polymorphic…

Fourth Universal Definition of Myocardial Infarction: Types 1–5

…4b and 4c MIs meet the clinical criteria for a type 1 MI. Type 5 MI: Represents a periprocedural myocardial infarction associated with coronary artery…

The Fourth Universal Definition of Myocardial Infarction: Types 1–5

…by restenosis Type 5 MI associated with coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) Types 4b and 4c fulfil the criteria for type 1 MI because they…

🟠 1-2-3-LQTS Risk Calculator

…introduced the 1 2 3 LQTS Risk model, a validated tool designed to estimate the 5 year risk of life threatening arrhythmic events in individuals…

Edrophonium test

…be secured. Preparation and equipment Edrophonium 10 mg/mL, 1 mL (named patient product — order well in advance). Atropine 0.5 mg for premedication, plus…

🟠 TIMI Risk Score for STEMI

…mortality 0 0,8% 1 1,6% 2 2,2% 3 4,4% 4 7,3% 5 12,4% 6 16,1% 7 23,4…

Cardiac arrest in hyperthermia and malignant hyperthermia

…dizziness, syncope. Cold environment. Cold intravenous fluids (1 2 L crystalloid, with rate 500 ml/h). Cold shower. Ice packs. Heat stroke ( 40°C) Neurological symptoms…

Anticoagulants: quick reference for dosing, renal adjustment and reversal

…the pulmonary embolism quick reference for risk stratification. Renal function eGFR (mL/min) Management : : 50 Standard dose, creatinine checked at least annually 30 50 Dose…

Corticosteroids: quick reference for dose equivalents and stress dosing

…life : : : : Hydrocortisone (cortisol) 20 mg Marked Short, 8–12 hours Prednisolone 5 mg Moderate Intermediate, 12–36 hours Methylprednisolone 4 mg Low Intermediate Betamethasone 0…

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