…enabling synchronization of left and right ventricular contraction. Rapid impulse conduction is crucial; slow spread of the impulse results in temporal dissociation of cellular activation…

…the ventricles. First degree AV block is rarely serious and may be left untreated in the vast majority of cases (exceptions are discussed later). Second…

…of Cardiac Amyloidosis Demographic and Clinical Context Cardiac amyloidosis should be suspected in patients older than 65 years presenting with heart failure and increased left…

…and sudden: Loss of pulse. Loss of blood pressure. Loss of consciousness. Electromechanical dissociation or pulseless electrical activity despite ongoing sinus rhythm on the ECG…

…than the S wave, a diagnosis of ventricular tachycardia can be made. Otherwise, continue to next criteria. If there is AV dissociation, a diagnosis of…

…before radiography. The longer a joint remains dislocated, the harder the reduction becomes and the greater the risk of chondral and neurovascular injury. Aim for…

…be treated conservatively. Immobilisation after reduction of a dislocation. Immobilisation of a ligament injury, a tendon injury, or after suturing over a joint. Pain relief…

…The atrial rate is typically faster than the ventricular rate. It may be very difficult to establish a diagnosis of third degree AV block if…