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Introduction to cardiac arrest

…al ) and 30% of people with diabetes ( Cavallari et al ). Organizational challenges in cardiac arrest Optimal management of sudden cardiac arrest requires comprehensive efforts and…

Type 2 Diabetes and Cardiovascular Risk Management

…therapy may be more frequent in T2DM, although management follows the same principles as in patients without diabetes. Clinical Presentation and Symptoms T2DM may be…

Hypertriglyceridaemia: Management and Cardiovascular Risk

…Thresholds vary among guideline systems: Classification Fasting triglycerides Non fasting triglycerides Mild to moderate HTG 150–499 mg/dL (1.7–5.6 mmol/L…

Diuretic Strategy and Decongestion in Heart Failure

…However, diuretic treatment has not been shown formally to reduce heart failure mortality; its established role is symptom relief and prevention of recurrent congestion and…

Hypoglycaemia: quick reference for emergency management

…10 to 15 minutes and repeat treatment until the patient has recovered. 7. Follow up with a meal or with continued glucose administration adapted to…

Primary Aldosteronism: Screening and Management

…increased, relatively autonomous from angiotensin II and plasma potassium, and resistant to suppression by sodium loading. It is the most common form of secondary hypertension…

Acute kidney injury: quick reference for management

…may be due to hypovolaemia, shock, obstruction or advanced renal injury. Conversely, significant AKI may be non oliguric, particularly after nephrotoxins, sepsis or diuretic treatment …

Torsades de Pointes: Definition, Characteristics, and Management

…interventional alternative to suppress the arrhythmia [4]. Relief of Triggers Addressing the underlying precipitating factors is a critical component of acute management [4]: Electrolyte Management …

Unstable Angina: Definition and Contemporary Management

…Angina occurring after a recent myocardial infarction. UA belongs to the broader spectrum of acute coronary syndromes, which may present with recent changes in symptoms…

Atrial fibrillation: ECG, classification, causes, risk factors & management

…diabetes mellitus (both type 1 and type 2), obesity, smoking, obstructive sleep apnea and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Moreover, certain other tachyarrhythmias predispose to…

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