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ECG changes due to electrolyte imbalance (disorder)

…a correlation between the severity of electrolyte imbalance and the visible ECG changes. Specific electrolyte disorders 1. Sodium Increased (hypernatremia) and decreased (hyponatremia) sodium levels…

Familial and Genetic Screening in Premature Cardiovascular Disease

…heterozygous carriers of an X linked condition may develop a phenotype later and require delayed or individualized assessment. Disease specific genetic architecture HCM is predominantly…

Cardiovascular Risk Assessment with SCORE2 and SCORE2-OP

…HMOD) Probable or definite familial hypercholesterolaemia Other markedly abnormal single risk factors or genetic, rare lipid, or BP disorders Pregnancy Established ASCVD includes previous acute…

Differential Diagnosis of Chest Pain: A Clinical Overview

…herpes zoster pain are other considerations when assessing chest pain [2]. Autoimmune/Malignancy: A history suggesting an autoimmune disorder or known malignancy may suggest specific…

Other ECG changes in ischemia and infarction

…for pathological R wave progression is considerably lower than pathological Q waves and guidelines do not state any ECG criteria specific to R wave progression…

Atropine: Dosing in Bradycardia and Its Limitations

…coronary syndromes, particularly ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), ischemic injury can disrupt the conduction system at any level, producing atrioventricular (AV) or intraventricular blocks. Isolated…

Chronic Kidney Disease as a Cardiovascular Risk Factor

…heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and other arrhythmias or conduction abnormalities. CKD also worsens the prognosis of established CVD. Mechanisms linking CKD to cardiovascular disease The…

Sinoatrial arrest & sinoatrial pause (sinus pause / arrest)

…be wise to observe the patient for 24 hours (including ECG monitoring). In all other situations, the underlying condition should be targeted and, if necessary…

Type 2 Diabetes and Cardiovascular Risk Management

…dyslipidaemia, obesity, smoking and other conventional risk factors, together with diabetes specific vascular and metabolic abnormalities. Diabetes is associated with inflammation, thrombosis and accelerated atherosclerosis…

Atrial flutter: classification, causes, ECG criteria and management

…capable of conducting all impulses, which is why some impulses will be blocked. The degree of blocking in the atrioventricular node is specified by counting…

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