…condition) In addition to these five conditions, there are numerous other causes of chest pain, but the other causes are either subacute or non acute…

…exercise capacity (and VO2 max , see below). In addition to exercise capacity, stress testing also provides information on electrocardiographic (ECG) reaction, the occurrence of arrhythmias…

…left lateral decubitus position. In this position, the heart comes closer to the thoracic wall, with less lung tissue covering the heart. Some images in…

…17%–25% In patients with atherosclerotic vascular disease or familial hypercholesterolaemia, addition of bempedoic acid to statin therapy reduced LDL C by approximately 16.5…

…contractility. Analogous electrophysiological changes occur within the sinus and atrioventricular (AV) nodes. In addition to these direct effects, adenosine antagonizes catecholamine stimulated adenylate cyclase. This…

…ventricular function is therefore an important therapeutic objective. Exercise intolerance Exercise limitation is multifactorial. In addition to elevated exercise induced filling pressures, patients may have:

…drug users (intravenous addiction), elderly patients with altered valves, patients with valve prostheses or other cardiac devices (pacemaker, CRT, ICD). In addition to staphylococcus aureus …

…be visible in one or a few leads. Figure 1. Stimulation artifact (red arrows) in ventricular pacing. 25 mm/s. In addition to stimulation artifacts…

…In addition to echocardiography, ECG and clinical examination, blood tests and other radiological examinations are most often required, in particular computed tomography (DT) and/or…

…EMS) is trained in BLS. It is increasingly common to dispatch first responders to OHCA, in addition to ambulances. Chest compressions are prioritized above ventilations…

…the fine needle is in addition the only one that will go in. The rule that saves time is simple: two attempts or 90 seconds —…

…for detecting valvular regurgitation and defects in the atria or ventricles (Figure 2). In addition, color Doppler can be used to align the continuous Doppler…

…therefore critical. The 12 lead electrocardiogram (ECG) is an immediately available diagnostic tool that can provide essential clues to LMCA occlusion or critical stenosis. This…

…required, in addition to the mealtime dose Never stop basal insulin in a person with type 1 diabetes , not even before fasting or an investigation…

…and improves walking distance. The role of PCSK9 inhibition in thoracic or abdominal aortic aneurysmal disease remains an emerging area of research. Pharmacological Classes and…

…multiple QT prolonging medications, and drug accumulation secondary to renal or hepatic impairment or the inhibition of cytochrome P450 metabolism [1]. Nonmodifiable risk factors encompass…

…levels of cardiac troponins. In addition to elevated troponins, the patient must display either symptoms or ECG changes consistent with myocardial infarction/ischemia. Most patients…

…duration of 120 ms (0.12 s) or more is required to diagnose a complete left bundle branch block . In addition to prolonged QRS duration…

…hypersensitivity to the preparations. Relative: Poorly controlled diabetes — expect a raised blood glucose for 2–5 days. Suspected or known tendon rupture. No response to…

…combined dyslipidaemia, non HDL C is particularly relevant because it captures triglyceride rich lipoproteins in addition to LDL and other apoB containing particles. Cardiovascular risk…

…catheterization. Principles of management of congenital heart disease and GUCH Complex malformations often require intervention (surgical or catheter based intervention). In addition to the malformation…

…with ACS to reduce major adverse cardiovascular events. Therapy should preferably begin before planned percutaneous coronary intervention when feasible. Patients already taking low or moderate…

…after hospitalization for heart failure is 60%, which is comparable to common cancers ( Stewart et al ). In addition, heart failure is a disabling condition with…

…after hospitalization for heart failure is 60%, which is comparable to common cancers ( Stewart et al ). In addition, heart failure is a disabling condition with…

…inventions of the 20th century. Cardiac pacing has evolved from a hazardous experiment in the 1930s, to a routine, safe, and sophisticated treatment used worldwide…

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…Addison's disease, renal failure, tamoxifen, lithium, thiazide diuretics, D vitamin and calcium overdose. ECG changes due to hypercalcemia Common ECG changes Shortened QT interval…

…colleagues in 2018. This approach seeks to anchor diagnostic and therapeutic decisions in the presence or absence of an acute coronary occlusion, rather than rigid…

…to primary hyperparathyroidism or neoplastic etiologies. Other causes include immobilization, sarcoidosis, thyrotoxicosis, familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia, Addison's disease, renal insufficiency, therapeutic interventions with tamoxifen or…

…linking). Concurrent activation of the coagulation cascade leads to thrombin generation and fibrin deposition, culminating in a partially or fully occlusive intraluminal thrombus [5] . ACS…

…be universal adoption of the Cabrera format. This recommendation, 1 was issued 16 years ago and fortunately all modern ECG machines can switch to the…

…treatment is given, and the test is performed later. Contraindications Known hypersensitivity to tetracosactide or ACTH. Marked atopic disease, particularly severe asthma and a history…

…duration of exposure to cardiovascular risk factors. Primary prevention Primary prevention targets people without clinical CVD who nevertheless have established risk factors or an elevated…

…For instance, administering nitroglycerin to alleviate ischemic chest pain may lead to hemodynamic collapse in patients with right ventricular ischemia or infarction. Recognizing ECG signs…

…exclusively at the infarct related artery (IRA), or it may extend to additional non infarct related lesions. Culprit only revascularization treats the artery responsible for…

…used as an adjunct to dietary measures and maximally tolerated statin therapy, with or without other LDL C lowering drugs, when additional LDL C reduction…

…recommendations are not restricted to patients with symptoms. Current guidance supports revascularisation for significant left main stenosis irrespective of symptomatic status or the documented ischaemic…

…cardiovascular effects. Diabetes may also contribute to arrhythmogenesis through diabetic neuropathy and adverse metabolic effects, independently of coexisting CAD, previous myocardial infarction or HF. Nevertheless…

…that is no longer amenable to additional mechanical revascularization. Despite treatment with antianginal drugs and PCI or CABG, daily or weekly angina remains present in…

…active commuting and recreational activities. Exercise is a more structured form of physical activity undertaken to maintain or improve physical fitness. Regular physical activity is…

…refer to ECG leads or Additional leads in acute myocardial infarction). Importance of performing ECG during ongoing chest pain It is of paramount importance to…

…almost not compressible Additional qualitative parameters Mild regurgiation Moderate regurgitation Severe regurgitation Coaptation defect mild moderate severe Size right ventricle normal normal or enlarged enlarged…

…should be completed, even if the patient reverts to sinus rhythm. Th e infusion must be aborted if hypotension or bradycardia occurs. A defibrillator should…

…confirmed hypertension generally require BP lowering treatment without additional risk stratification for that treatment decision. Population to which SCORE2 and SCORE2 OP apply SCORE2 and…

…directed therapies. Anti inflammatory treatment seeks to reduce this residual risk without necessarily altering lipid concentrations, blood pressure or other conventional risk factors. Colchicine is…

…injury is an acute deterioration in renal function occurring after exposure to iodinated contrast media, particularly during cardiovascular angiography, computed tomography, or percutaneous coronary intervention…

…additional reduction compared with simvastatin monotherapy Bempedoic acid plus ezetimibe Approximately 38% reduction PCSK9 inhibitor added to statin therapy Approximately 60% reduction Inclisiran, with or…

…with chronic angina, an anginal equivalent or exertional dyspnoea. Patients may continue to have lifestyle limiting symptoms despite guideline directed medical therapy (GDMT), prompting consideration…

…Periprocedural myocardial infarction (MI) is myocardial necrosis temporally related to coronary revascularization. It may follow percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) or coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)…

…and infarction Definition and clinical rationale Stable angina, or chronic chest pain attributable to suspected chronic coronary syndrome, is evaluated by estimating the likelihood of…

…and an additional trigger is required. Potential triggers include thrombus formation and sympathetic activation. Rho kinase may increase vascular smooth muscle sensitivity to calcium by…

…DCM) Idiopathic or genetic . Ischemic cardiomyopathy Alcoholic cardiomyopathy Diabetic cardiomyopathy Takotsubo cardiomyopathy Tachycardia induced cardiomyopathy Non compaction cardiomyopathy Peripartum cardiomyopathy Cardiomyopathy secondary to valvular heart…

…These additional leads are V3R, V4R and V7. V3R and V4R are used in children under the age of 5 years due to the fact…

…possess an additional pathway between the atria and the ventricles. Such pathways may be conductive, such that they can transmit the atrial impulse to the…

…CKD), facilitating early intervention and management. Standardization: Its widespread adoption has led to standardized reporting of eGFR in clinical laboratories, enhancing consistency in patient care…

…36–54 hours The equivalences apply to the anti inflammatory effect. They say nothing about the mineralocorticoid effect or about suppression of the HPA axis…

…variable dense Size left atrium normal normal or enlarged enlarged Size left ventricle normal normal or enlarged enlarged Additional PISA parameters Mild regurgitation Moderate regurgitation…

…variable dense Size left atrium normal normal or enlarged enlarged Size left ventricle normal normal or enlarged enlarged Additional PISA parameters Mild regurgitation Moderate regurgitation…

…almost not compressible Additional qualitative parameters Mild regurgiation Moderate regurgitation Severe regurgitation Coaptation defect mild moderate severe Size right ventricle normal normal or enlarged enlarged…

…and miscellaneous conditions A novel potentially life threatening cardiac arrhythmia syndrome identified with ECG The ECG may be used to diagnose several cardiac genetic disorders…