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Interpretation of myocardial perfusion images (Myocardial SPECT / PET)

…of ischemia, where reduced perfusion during stress normalizes at rest. Irreversible defects : Suggestive of infarction or scar tissue, where perfusion remains reduced under both conditions…

The 3-phase model of sudden cardiac arrest

…SCA) to death follows a pathophysiological process that affects the effectiveness of the interventions. Numerous studies demonstrate that the available interventions are time sensitive, and…

Causes of sudden cardiac arrest

…arrests caused by cardiovascular conditions and events are highly stochastic events. This is due to the fact that the vast majority of these arrests are…

Central venous catheter

…dialysis catheter, not an ordinary triple lumen catheter). Measurement of central venous pressure and central venous oxygen saturation. Repeated blood sampling during intensive care. Exhausted…

Pericardiocentesis

…mitral and tricuspid inflow The echocardiographic counterpart of pulsus paradoxus Contraindications In overt tamponade with shock there are no absolute contraindications other than the conditions…

Terminology of sudden cardiac arrest and resuscitation

…sudden cardiac death) : Death resulting from sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). Cardiovascular collapse : Sudden cessation of tissue perfusion as a result of cardiac or vascular condition…

Myocardial Infarction with Non-Obstructive Coronary Arteries: Causes, Work-up and Management

…Definition and clinical concept Myocardial infarction with non obstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA) describes a clinical presentation in which the patient has symptoms suggestive of acute…

Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection

…Clinical presentation and symptoms SCAD generally presents as ACS. Symptoms may therefore include acute chest pain or chest discomfort, with associated manifestations of myocardial ischaemia…

Brugada Syndrome: Diagnosis & SCD Prevention

…anomalies to electrical storm and sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) as the index presentation. Over the past three decades, the management of BrS has been fraught…

Paracentesis

…at least 2–3 cm of free fluid depth with no bowel in the path of the needle and measure the skin to peritoneum distance…

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