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

…such as amyloidosis or sarcoidosis Other cardiac procedures Chemotherapeutic agents Catheter ablation Critical illness Defibrillator shocks Strenuous exercise Cardiac contusion The diagnosis should therefore distinguish…

Brugada Syndrome: Diagnosis & SCD Prevention

…that incorporates pharmacological and interventional (substrate ablation) therapies [5] . This review synthesizes the current evidence base, emphasizing the 2022 European Society of Cardiology (ESC) guidelines…

Ectopic atrial rhythm (EAT), atrial tachycardia (AT) & multifocal atrial tachycardia (MAT)

…Treatment of atrial tachycardia Discontinuation of digoxin is typically sufficient in patients whose atrial tachycardia is induced by the drug. Management of all other cases…

Eye examination and corneal foreign body

…of something in the eye, watering, photophobia and redness after working with a grinder, a drill, a lawnmower, or in the wind. Suspected corneal abrasion…

Wound suturing

…through the full thickness of the dermis, particularly over joints and in cosmetically sensitive areas. Superficial wounds with well apposed edges, abrasions and small wounds…

Nail procedures — paronychia, ingrown toenail and subungual haematoma

…tourniquet: a Penrose drain with artery forceps, or the cut off finger of a sterile glove rolled down. A nail splitter or strong pointed scissors…

Cardiac amyloidosis

Cardiology Genetic and miscellaneous conditions Clinical Red Flags Raising Suspicion of Cardiac Amyloidosis Demographic and Clinical Context Cardiac amyloidosis should be suspected in patients older…

Ventricular Tachycardia

…integrates early catheter ablation and sophisticated device therapy [1] [2] . This exhaustive review provides a comprehensive synthesis of the current state of VT management for…

Torsades de Pointes: Definition, Characteristics, and Management

…Catheter Ablation : Catheter ablation may be employed as an interventional alternative to suppress the arrhythmia [4]. Relief of Triggers Addressing the underlying precipitating factors is…

Atrial Flutter: Mechanisms, ECG Recognition and Management

…typical circuits occurring in diseased atria—most frequently following surgery or extensive ablation, or under the influence of antiarrhythmic drugs—can produce atypical ECG patterns…

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