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Assessment of the pupillary reflex in cardiac arrest

…whereas fixed, dilated pupils can signal severe global ischemia or even herniation of the brain stem. Physiological Basis of the Pupillary Reflex in Cardiac Arrest…

Ischemic Cardiomyopathy: Myocardial Viability Assessment and Revascularization

…Adverse left ventricular (LV) remodeling Ischemic cardiomyopathy is the leading cause of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) in developed countries. New ischemic events…

The ischemic cascade

…sequence, before mechanical dysfunction ( i.e. left ventricular systolic or diastolic dysfunction) or electrical changes (ST T changes on ECG) become apparent. In contrast, modalities…

ECG in myocardial ischemia: ischemic changes in the ST segment & T-wave

…Although myocardial ischemia may affect every aspect of the ECG – from heart rhythm to QTc interval – the most prominent and reliable ECG changes occur in…

Introduction to Coronary Artery Disease (Ischemic Heart Disease)

…the atherosclerotic artery. Whenever oxygen demand exceeds oxygen (blood) delivery ischemia occurs and this manifests with chest discomfort referred to as angina pectoris. If the…

Exercise physiology: from normal response to myocardial ischemia & chest pain

…article will deal with the physiology of exercise and emphasis will be placed on myocardial oxygen consumption and the development of myocardial ischemia during exercise…

🟠 Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic acid)

…Secondary prophylaxis to prevent recurrence of cerebrovascular diseases, such as: Transient ischemic attacks (TIA). Stroke Contraindications Cross reactivity: Do not administer to patients with a…

🟠 TIMI Risk Score for NSTEMI and unstable Angina

All patients with NSTE ACS (NSTEMI or unstable angina) are treated similarly with respect to anti ischemic and anti thrombotic drugs. Management must, however, be…

CME: How dietary fat affects coronary arteries, LDL cholesterol and body weight

…ECG blog Coronary artery disease: On LDL cholesterol, dietary fat & statins You are probably aware that ischemic heart disease, also known as coronary artery disease…

ACE Inhibitor Cough and Angioedema: Practical Management

…therapies in cardiovascular medicine, widely utilized for the management of hypertension, chronic ischemic heart disease, heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), and post myocardial…

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