…contact the closest intensive care unit (ICU) possessing expertise in toxicological management. Severe poisoning mandates intricate care, often encompassing hemodialysis, intubation, and prolonged ICU admissions…

…a modest absolute reduction may be clinically important in individuals at high or very high risk. Prolonged exposure to lower LDL C concentrations is associated…

…glutamate signalling, in part via NMDA receptors. With prolonged alcohol exposure the nervous system adapts through reduced GABA mediated inhibition and increased glutamatergic activity. When…

…and nutrient delivery and, when severe or prolonged, produces multiorgan dysfunction and death. In the setting of ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), cardiogenic shock most…

…acute coronary syndromes are: Plaque rupture with exposure of thrombogenic material. Superficial plaque erosion. Thrombosis associated with a calcified nodule. Epicardial or microvascular coronary spasm…

…or cold exposure. The absence of chest pain does not exclude clinically important CCS. Silent or minimally symptomatic disease may occur in patients with diabetes…

…risk within several years, although risk may remain higher than that of never smokers for a prolonged period. In heavy smokers, cardiovascular risk falls within…

…transient atrioventricular block, asystole, or ventricular tachycardia. Prolonged spasm can cause acute myocardial infarction, including myocardial infarction with non obstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA). Ventricular fibrillation…

…The corresponding figure in children is 28% (Kang et al). The incidence is 10–34% among patients with premature ventricular contractions and/or nonsustained ventricular…

…syncope despite beta blocker therapy, or markedly prolonged QT intervals—the implantation of an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) is recommended. ICDs provide immediate intervention during…