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Introduction to cardiac arrest

…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…

Cardiovascular effects of COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)

…cardiovascular disease. The highest mortality rate was observed in patients with elevated TnT levels who had underlying cardiovascular disease, of which 69.4% died. Guo…

Acute severe asthma in adults: quick reference

…rising pCO₂ during an ongoing severe asthma attack is an alarm sign. Early in a severe attack the patient usually hyperventilates and the pCO₂ is…

Interpretation of ECG after ROSC (Return of Spontaneous Circulation)

…urgent coronary angiography with the intent of performing PCI. The COACT, PEARL and TOMAHAWK trials studied patients with ROSC who did not display ST segment…

Care after return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC)

…which demonstrates that the majority of patients will not survive post resuscitation care. Among those who survive to hospitalization, 50 65% die within 24 hours…

Risk Factor Modification: The Evidence Base for Primary Prevention

…which seeks to prevent the development of cardiovascular risk factors themselves, and from secondary prevention, which addresses patients with established disease to reduce recurrent events…

Inclisiran and Emerging Lipid-Lowering Agents

…sustained follow up and administration. Clinical indications and place in therapy Inclisiran has been approved in several European countries as an adjunct to diet and…

Diagnostic Criteria for Acute Myocardial Infarction: Cardiac troponins, ECG & Symptoms

…of complete ischemia. After this period the cells die and the cell membranes collapse whereby cellular proteins are released into the circulation. It is possible…

A new ECG biomarker for sudden cardiac death

…death, and among those who did, only a minority had a reduced value — the majority of sudden cardiac deaths occur in patients with preserved LVEF…

Perioperative Management of Patients with Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices

…a patient who has little or no reliable intrinsic rhythm may develop prolonged pauses. Pacing dependent patients therefore require protection against inhibition during the period…

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