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The chain of survival in sudden cardiac arrest

…a layperson to perform chest compressions on an unconscious individual. The potential benefit outweighs the risks. Several studies have demonstrated that bystander CPR performed by…

Acute coronary syndrome: quick reference for loading doses and time targets

…followed by direct transfer to a PCI centre [1,5]. Situation Practical target : : ECG after first medical contact Within 10 minutes STEMI diagnosis to wire…

Interpretation of myocardial perfusion images (Myocardial SPECT / PET)

…in echocardiography. The 17 segment model of the left ventricle serves as a standardized framework for identifying and localizing areas of ischemia or infarction. This…

Cardiac arrest due to pneumothorax

…using a needle due to reduced risk of injury. Thoracostomy should be performed promptly following needle decompression. Thoracostomy with drainage typically serves as a stabilizing…

Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring: Prognostic Use in Practice

…plaque. CAC nevertheless serves as a marker of the broader atherosclerotic process, including non calcified plaques that are not directly visualized by calcium scoring. In…

Basic Life Support (BLS) in cardiac arrest

…BLS) can be provided by anyone, including laypeople. As shown in Table 1, BLS is an exceptionally effective treatment, with a very low number needed…

🟠 HAS-BLED Score Calculator

…Note that a high HAS BLED score should not be used as a reason to withhold anticoagulation therapy. Instead, it serves as a tool to…

Delirium in older adults: quick reference

…Contact relatives, home care services, the residential care home or the previous care provider. 5. Confirm delirium with a structured instrument , for example the 4AT…

STEMI: Fibrinolysis, Indications, Contraindications and Rescue PCI

…Treatment should begin as soon as possible, with a target of less than 10 minutes from STEMI diagnosis to the fibrinolytic bolus. In suitable systems…

STEMI: Primary PCI and System-of-Care Time Targets

…lower socioeconomic or uninsured status, a history of angina or diabetes, and consultation with relatives or physicians before contacting emergency services. These factors support the…

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