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Pre-test Probability and Selection of Non-invasive Testing in Stable Angina

…disease and can justify further investigation or treatment. Testing is therefore not an automatic response to chest pain. It is appropriate when the expected information…

Arrhythmias before and during cardiac arrest

…medical service) team upon their arrival at the scene. If an AED (automatic external defibrillator) has been connected, it should be interrogated (if possible) to…

Basic Life Support (BLS) in cardiac arrest

…may be sufficient to resuscitate the individual, especially if an automatic external defibrillator (AED) is available and used appropriately. According to the Swedish Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation…

Advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) - Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)

…NNT of 10, then 10 people must be treated to save 1. AED = automatic external defibrillator. ECMO = Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. ALS = Advanced…

Long QT (QTc) interval, long QT syndrome (LQTS) & torsades de pointes

…corresponding figure is 500 ms. It is recommended that the automatic (machine) calculation of the corrected QT interval be used. Such QTc intervals are derived…

Terminology of sudden cardiac arrest and resuscitation

…BLS involves the use of chest compressions, as well as possibly ventilation and automatic external defibrillator (AED). Return of Spontaneous Circulation (ROSC) : Return of mechanical…

The chain of survival in sudden cardiac arrest

…addition to ambulances. Chest compressions are prioritized above ventilations. DEFIBRILLATION Public defibrillators (AED, Automatic External Defibrillator) can be used by anyone. First responders are oft

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