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🟠 Ticagrelor (Brilinta, Brilique)

…Interference with Platelet Function Test for Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT): False negative results in platelet function tests (including HIPA test) for HIT have been reported…

Tachycardia induced cardiomyopathy

…This type of cardiomyopathy, referred to as tachycardia induced cardiomyopathy , can be caused by any tachyarrhythmia leading to prolonged periods of rapid ventricular rate (Table…

Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM): Definition, Types, Diagnostics & Treatment

…following cardiomyopathies lead to dilation of the ventricle: Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) Idiopathic or genetic . Ischemic cardiomyopathy Alcoholic cardiomyopathy Diabetic cardiomyopathy Takotsubo cardiomyopathy Tachycardia induced cardiomyopathy…

Exercise Electrocardiographic Testing: Indications, Limitations and Interpretation

…usually on a treadmill, while symptoms, a 12 lead ECG, heart rate and blood pressure are monitored. The test is generally symptom limited and is…

Vasospastic (Prinzmetal) Angina: Provocation Testing and Treatment

…spasm produces a reversible functional occlusion and usually causes transmural ischaemia. The resulting abnormalities in left ventricular function may lead to myocardial infarction, ventricular tachycardia…

Exercise stress test on cycle ergometer

…equipment Cycle ergometer with a braked, workload controlled resistance; 12 lead ECG with continuous recording; automated or manual blood pressure measurement. Resuscitation trolley with defibrillator…

Atrioventricular nodal reentry tachycardia (AVNRT): ECG features & management

…However, the term PSVT does not have any clinical relevance and it may lead to misunderstanding. Use of the term PSVT is therefore not recommended…

Ectopic atrial rhythm (EAT), atrial tachycardia (AT) & multifocal atrial tachycardia (MAT)

…persist for extended durations. As for any long standing tachycardia, there is a risk of developing tachycardia induced cardiomyopathy. In pediatric populations, a distinct form…

Left bundle branch block (LBBB) in acute myocardial infarction: the Sgarbossa criteria

…block. Masking of ischemia occurs because the ST T changes induced by a left bundle branch block are more pronounced than those caused by ischemia…

Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction: Diagnosis and Treatment

…pressures are transmitted to the pulmonary circulation. Persistent pulmonary vascular disease can lead to right ventricular strain and dysfunction, which is associated with poor outcomes…

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