…a stable pulmonary embolism is a diagnostic pathway. The unstable patient Hypotension (systolic < 90 mmHg for 15 minutes, or a need for a vasopressor)…

…blood pressure. Management of hypertension requires careful consideration of other cardiovascular risk factors and coexisting conditions. Therapy must be tailored to each patient. Optimal blood…

…decision threshold. It can move estimated cardiovascular risk upward or downward and may assist decisions concerning lipid lowering therapy and broader preventive management. The test…

…and management of narrow and wide complex tachycardia All clinically significant supraventricular and ventricular tachyarrhythmias have been reviewed in previous sections. However, given that each…

…which must be tapered in a controlled fashion). The management is the opposite in each case. Equivalent doses Agent Equivalent glucocorticoid dose Mineralocorticoid effect Biological…

…ECG Third degree (complete) AV block: ECG criteria, clinical characteristics and management This chapter discusses third degree AV block, which is synonymous with AV dissociation…

…change in flow profile results in the formation of a hemisphere with several layers. Flow velocity is equal within each layer (Figure 1). Figure 1…

…for each condition. Diabetes related AF may be accompanied by a greater symptom burden and AF burden, although improved metabolic and risk factor management has…

…before each QRS complex then it is 2:1 block. In typical cases of atrial flutter, the atrial rate is around 300 beats per minute…

…cardiology ward. Each component must function cohesively to ensure timely and effective treatment. This chapter provides an overview of the entire care continuum, from prehospital…