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Sinus node dysfunction (SND) and sick sinus syndrome (SSS)

…affected by bradycardia as well as tachycardia. Treatment of sick sinus syndrome and bradycardia in general Sick sinus syndrome is, if caused by irreversible conditions…

Sinus bradycardia: definitions, ECG, causes and management

…pacemaker cells in the sinoatrial node. They may also induce conduction defects (e.g. AV block). Increased intracranial pressure (manifests with sinus bradycardia and hypertension…

Acute stroke and thrombolysis: quick reference

…as soon as haemorrhage and contraindications have been excluded. CT angiography or transport planning must not delay treatment unnecessarily. 10. In unknown time of onset…

Terminology of sudden cardiac arrest and resuscitation

…as well as possibly ventilation and automatic external defibrillator (AED). Return of Spontaneous Circulation (ROSC) : Return of mechanical cardiac function resulting in circulation with pulse…

Hyponatraemia: quick reference for work-up and correction

…the emergency treatment Severe symptoms The following symptoms indicate hyponatraemic encephalopathy and warrant immediate treatment in the absence of another obvious explanation: Seizures A deeply…

Aspirin in Primary Prevention: Current Recommendations

…There was no significant increase in fatal bleeding in the cited analyses. Nevertheless, the clinical importance of non fatal gastrointestinal and intracranial haemorrhage is substantial…

Advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) - Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)

…few minutes from collapse. Table 1 shows the number needed to treat (NNT) for various interventions involved in BLS and ACLS. Intervention BLS or ACLS…

Delirium in older adults: quick reference

Akutsjukvård Psykiatri Lathundar Delirium in older adults: quick reference A quick reference for ward and on call physicians: recognise hypoactive delirium, stabilise the patient, work…

Spirometry

…symptoms, and occupational exposure to dust, gas or fumes. Preoperative assessment before thoracic or upper abdominal surgery in a patient with known lung disease. Follow…

Warfarin therapy

…Pregnancy in the first trimester and close to delivery (embryopathy and fetal bleeding respectively). Marked liver failure with coagulopathy. Severe uncontrolled hypertension. Recent intracranial haemorrhage…

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