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Terminology of sudden cardiac arrest and resuscitation

…High aortic pressure and low right atrial pressure favor coronary blood flow. A CPP of approximately ≥ 15 mmHg is required to induce spontaneous electrical activity…

Exercise stress test on cycle ergometer

…embolism or deep vein thrombosis. Acute myocarditis, pericarditis or endocarditis. Acute aortic dissection. Physical inability to perform the test safely. Relative: Condition Comment : : Left main…

🟠 Drug-Induced Cardiotoxicity

…Solu Cortef HYDROCORTISONE SODIUM SUCCINATE HYDROCORTISONE SODIUM SUCCINATE Heart Damage wp less elevation of blood pressure mild Calcium Disodium Versenate EDETATE CALCIUM DISODIUM EDETATE CALCIUM…

Tachycardia induced cardiomyopathy

…stroke volume, and subsequently lower blood pressure and reduced organ perfusion. Left ventricular dilation occurs with ensuing decline inleft ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF). This is…

Cardiac arrest during sepsis

…followed. Moreover, for optimal management in the context of sepsis induced cardiac arrest, consider the following recommendations: Administer 100% oxygen at the maximum flow rate …

🟠 Nicardipine

…induces relatively greater venodilation than arteriolar dilation. Effects Nicardipine causes dilation of the coronary and systemic arteries, decreases total peripheral resistance, decreases systemic blood pressure…

🟠 Inotropes and Vasopressors

Info Inotropes and vasopressors Vasopressors induce vasoconstriction and increase mean arterial pressure (MAP). Inotropes increase cardiac contractile force (contractility). Several endogenous and synthetic agents exist…

Inotropes and Vasopressors: Doses, indications, contraindications and effects

Cardiology Inotropes and vasopressors Vasopressors induce vasoconstriction and increase mean arterial pressure (MAP). Inotropes increase cardiac contractile force (contractility). Several endogenous and synthetic agents exist…

Exercise Electrocardiographic Testing: Indications, Limitations and Interpretation

…blood pressure response or ventricular arrhythmias. A fall in systolic blood pressure, particularly when accompanied by evidence of ischaemia, may indicate exercise induced global left…

Poisoning: quick reference for antidotes and initial management

…saturation, chest movement and a blood gas. Ventilate by mask in opioid induced respiratory depression while naloxone is prepared C Pulse, blood pressure, peripheral perfusion…

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