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Ventricular Tachycardia

…formidable challenge in contemporary cardiovascular medicine. As a primary driver of sudden cardiac death (SCD) and a major cause of morbidity in patients with structural…

Foreign body in the ear and nose

…three account for the majority of cases, and the great majority of objects can be removed in general practice or in the emergency department with…

Heart failure: Causes, types, diagnosis, treatments & management

…In HFPEF, there are clinical signs of heart failure despite normal ejection fraction (EF ≥50%). In HFMRef, there are signs of heart failure with ejection…

Heart failure: Introduction

…In HFPEF, there are clinical signs of heart failure despite normal ejection fraction (EF ≥50%). In HFMRef, there are signs of heart failure with ejection…

Non-ST Elevation Acute Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI) and Unstable Angina

…highly thrombogenic surface occurs via three primary mechanisms: Plaque Rupture: Accounting for 60 70% of ACS presentations, plaque rupture typically occurs in thin cap fibroatheromas …

The physiology of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

…to optimize the effectiveness of CPR. Yet, there are fundamental gaps in knowledge, with some of the most critical components of current guidelines being based…

Terminology of sudden cardiac arrest and resuscitation

…Return of Spontaneous Circulation (ROSC) : Return of mechanical cardiac function resulting in circulation with pulse. Coronary perfusion pressure (CPP) : The pressure that drives blood flow…

Basic cardiac pacing, pacemaker functions and settings

…of intrinsic cardiac activity, Modern pacemakers are packed with algorithms that optimize the function. For example, there are functions that continuously reassess stimulation threshold in…

Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)

…with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is a complex clinical syndrome characterized by the cardinal symptoms and signs of heart failure (HF) in the presence of…

Smoking Cessation: Pharmacotherapy and Cardiovascular Benefit

…Smoking cessation is the complete discontinuation of tobacco smoking, with avoidance of second hand smoke and, where possible, other inhaled nicotine products. In cardiovascular medicine…

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