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Myocardial Ischemia & infarction: Cellular changes, ECG and symptoms

…adenosine triphosphate) as the primary energy source. ATP is produced by metabolizing carbohydrates (glucose), fats or proteins, whichever is available. ATP fuels all cellular functions…

A new ECG biomarker for sudden cardiac death

…the deep learning model. Predicting sudden cardiac arrest Sudden cardiac death (SCD) remains one of the most intractable challenges in clinical cardiology. Hundreds of thousands…

Supraventricular and intraventricular conduction defects in myocardial ischemia and infarction

…right bundle branch then runs deeper into the myocardium, where roughly one third of its length is located. It then runs closer to the endocardium…

The left ventricle in myocardial ischemia and infarction

…As mentioned before, the subendocardium of the left ventricle has the poorest prerequisites in case of ischemia. The infarction process starts in the subendocardium from…

Introduction to Coronary Artery Disease (Ischemic Heart Disease)

…of cardiovascular disease. It has been the number one killer in Western and high income countries for more than half a century, causing approximately 20…

Factors that modify the natural course in acute myocardial infarction (AMI)

…for now, it is sufficient to note that the more myocardium supplied by an artery, the greater the ischemic area in case of occlusion. Ischemic…

Casting and immobilisation

…circumferential cast , and the patient must leave with clear information about the symptoms that should make them seek help immediately. Indications An undisplaced or reduced…

Ankle-brachial index (ABI)

…is in a cast or has extensive wounds so that the cuff cannot be applied. Place the cuff over a protective dressing, or measure at…

Sudden cardiac arrest: Case 2

…arrow), with subsequent asystole. ECG 10 . Recurrence of supraventricular complexes (red arrows). ECG 11 . Relapse of VF and new shock. ECG 12 . Sinus rhythm. ECG…

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