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Sudden cardiac arrest: Case 2

…Each recording presents two leads recorded simultaneously. Sex : Male Age : 43 years History : None Medications : None ECG 1 . Sinus rhythm interrupted by rapid ventricular tachycardia…

Sudden cardiac arrest: Case 3

…Male Age : 62 years History : Coronary bypass grafting; history of arrhythmias. Medications : beta blockers ECG 1 . Sinus rhythm interrupted by ventricular tachycardia (VT). ECG 3 …

Sudden cardiac arrest: Case 1

CPR Each recording presents two leads recorded simultaneously. Sex : Female Age : 72 years History : heart failure Medications : digoxin, quinidine ECG 1 . The initial beats are…

Blood gas interpretation: quick reference for acid-base disorders

…sampling, but does not by itself identify the cause. The result must always be weighed together with the clinical picture, medication, fluid balance, renal function…

Antianginal Therapy: Beta-Blockers, Calcium Channel Blockers, Nitrates, and Ranolazine

…individualized according to blood pressure, heart rate, left ventricular function, comorbidities, concomitant medications, potential drug interactions, the presumed mechanism of ischaemia, patient preferences, local availability…

Cardiac arrest in intoxication (poisoning)

…young adults, intoxication events leading to cardiac arrest are notably prevalent, primarily due to the misuse of prescription medications and illicit substances. Currently, opioid overdose…

ECG changes caused by antiarrhythmic drugs, beta blockers & calcium channel blockers

…purpose of antiarrhythmic drugs is to control arrhythmias, these medications may also cause arrhythmias and confusing ECG changes. ECG changes and arrhythmias caused by digoxin…

Indications, Contraindications, and Preparations for Exercise Stress Testing

…and subject preparations. We will also discuss the relevance of withholding specific cardioactive medications during exercise testing (exercise ECG). Indications for exercise stress test Indications…

Pharmacologic agents in myocardial perfusion imaging

…interpretation difficult, including left bundle branch block (LBBB) or pacemaker rhythms. Atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter Patients on medications such as nitrates, beta blockers, or…

Acute kidney injury: quick reference for management

…Perform an ECG in hyperkalaemia or where a rapid rise in potassium is suspected. 7. Review all medication, including over the counter preparations, herbal remedies…

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