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Interpretation of neonatal and pediatric electrocardiograms (ECG)

…dehydration, anemia, hyperthyroidism and myocarditis are common etiologies. Treatment of the underlying cause should resolve the sinus tachycardia. Sinus arrhythmia Sinus arrhythmia (respiratory sinus arrhythmia…

🟠 ATRIA (Anticoagulation and Risk Factors in Atrial Fibrillation) Bleeding Risk Score

…estimating the risk of bleeding complications due to anticoagulants. Components of the ATRIA Score The ATRIA score assigns points based on five clinical factors: Anemia…

🟠 Ticagrelor (Brilinta, Brilique)

…and are at high risk of a new event. Treatment can be started without interruption as continuation treatment after the initial one year treatment with…

Cardiac arrest due to hypoxia and asphyxia

…Bronchospasm (asthma) Other : Coma Central hypoventilation syndromes Neuromuscular diseases Anemia The natural course of asphyxia Should ventilation be entirely inhibited (as seen in acute airway…

Indications and contraindications for myocardial perfusion imaging

…conditions, such as significant anemia, important electrolyte imbalance, and hyperthyroidism Systolic blood pressure <90 mmHg, with increased risk of hypotension in patients with autonomic dysfunction…

Sinus tachycardia & Inappropriate sinus tachycardia

…infections, anemia, myocardial ischemia/infarction, pulmonary embolism, pheochromocytoma, hyperthyroidism, hypovolemia, pharmacological substances (alcohol, amphetamine, coffee, anticholinergic drugs, beta adrenergic agonists). In all of these conditions…

🟠 Prasugrel (Effient, Efient, Prasita)

…Precautions Bleeding Risk In the phase 3 study (TRITON), key exclusion criteria included increased bleeding risk, anemia, thrombocytopenia, and a history of pathological intracranial findings…

Vulnerable Plaque and Mechanisms of Acute Coronary Occlusion

…factors. Plaque erosion Plaque erosion is increasingly recognized and is present in at least one third of acute coronary syndromes in the cited material. Eroded…

🟠 HEMORR₂HAGES Bleeding Risk Score

…Yan Y, Milligan PE, et al. Clinical classification schemes for predicting hemorrhage: results from the National Registry of Atrial Fibrillation. Am Heart J . 2006;151…

Exercise stress test on cycle ergometer

…first Electrolyte disturbance Correct Second or third degree AV block Depending on the indication Marked anaemia Correct A resting ECG that makes ST interpretation impossible —…

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