Myocardial ischemia and infarction Pharmacology & dosing Definition and pathophysiology Dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) is the combined use of aspirin and an oral P2Y12 receptor inhibitor…

…excitation with atrial fibrillation and a very rapid ventricular rate. Elective or subacute: Symptomatic persistent atrial fibrillation where rhythm control is the aim. Atrial flutter…

…next check. Interruption before an elective procedure The duration of interruption is governed by the bleeding risk of the procedure and by renal function. In…

…frequent during PCI than during purely diagnostic angiography. Elective PCI has reported mortality of 0.1–0.3%, large myocardial infarction in fewer than 3…

…and elective PCI For chronic coronary syndromes treated with elective PCI, the standard DAPT duration is six months, usually with aspirin and clopidogrel. Shortening therapy…

…However, randomized evidence has not shown a reduction in mortality or myocardial infarction with routine CTO PCI compared with medical therapy. Clinical presentation and symptoms…

…permanent pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), and cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) devices. Implantable loop recorders are diagnostic devices rather than pacing or defibrillation systems, but…