…recognized by any health care provider. A family history of any of the above listed symptoms and manifestations must always raise suspicion of serious hereditary…

…in the emergency setting to control ventricular rate during supraventricular tachycardias (e.g.atrial fibrillation). Because digoxin may cause life threatening arrhythmias, every healthcare provider…

…Population Specificity: The equation was derived from a study population primarily consisting of individuals with CKD, limiting its accuracy when applied to healthy populations or…

…The probability of MI increases continuously as the absolute hs cTn concentration rises. Early absolute changes over 1 hour provide diagnostic information that supplements the…

…healthcare units capable of managing pregnant women in cardiac arrest should engage in specialized clinical training to manage cardiac arrest during pregnancy. Upon recognition of…

…be initiated by healthcare professionals. The purpose of basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation is to keep the person alive until resources and skills to provide ACLS arrive…

…is provided by healthcare professionals with the skills and equipment required. Although ACLS is more advanced and costly than the interventions available in BLS, the…

…All healthcare providers, regardless of profession, must be able to diagnose ventricular tachycardia. Causes of ventricular tachycardia Patients with ventricular tachycardia almost invariably have significant…

…pain is one of the most common symptoms in the emergency department, as well as in primary health care. The cause (etiology) of chest pain…

…are maintained physiologically for as long as the assessment takes. The task of the health service is to give effect to the deceased person's…