…infarction (AMI): Early infarct associated pericarditis , which develops from several hours to approximately 4 days after infarction and is usually transient. Late post acute myocardial…

…spontaneous depolarization (i.e they display automaticity) and can therefore act as latent pacemakers (which become active when atrial impulses do not reach the atrioventricular…

…are referred to as escape beats. Three or more consecutive beats from a latent pacemaker (or other ectopic focus) are referred to as an escape…

…dysfunction (SND) Perimyocarditis Acute myocardial infarction (or ischemia) Drug side effects (procainamide, digitalis) Well trained athletes display sinoatrial block as a physiological and normal finding…

…Prepare airway equipment and contact anaesthesia early with a prolonged seizure, repeated doses of benzodiazepine, aspiration, hypoventilation, circulatory failure or an anticipated need for anaesthesia…

…An ECG must be performed on all patients seeking medical attention due to chest discomfort or other symptoms that may be caused by myocardial ischemia…