…with the patient fasting or having had a light breakfast according to local practice. Let the patient rest lying down or sitting for at least…

…in AF patients, the HAS BLED score demonstrated superior predictive performance compared to both HEMORR₂HAGES and ATRIA. The HAS BLED score had the highest net…

…those who did, only a minority had a reduced value — the majority of sudden cardiac deaths occur in patients with preserved LVEF, for whom no…

…of patients discharged with presumed non ischaemic chest pain were subsequently found to have had an infarction. Pathophysiological Considerations The central pathophysiological concern in the…

…during the stressful circumstances surrounding a sudden cardiac arrest, uncertainty may arise with regard to no flow time, low flow time, patient preferences, patient background…

…ECG changes were stable over a period of 30 years. The ST segment depressions were accentuated during exercise. The patient developed atrial fibrillation at 55…

…patient may remain substantial. At the same time, adverse effects such as hypotension, syncope, falls, and functional deterioration may have greater consequences in frail patients…

…or low flow periods. Under such circumstances, the efficacy of compressions and defibrillation diminishes considerably. Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS) emerges as the sole therapeutic alternative…

…threats, or any situation in which the individual's life is (or perceived as it is) in danger. Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is much more common in…

…novo after delivery. New onset postpartum preeclampsia is increasingly recognized as a significant cause of maternal morbidity and mortality during the postpartum period. Maternal and…