…is the first line treatment and must be given early when anaphylaxis is suspected. Do not wait for a complete diagnosis or for grading. Antihistamines…

…stenoses. Higher scores indicate more diffuse or technically complex disease and are associated with a greater relative advantage for CABG over PCI in multivessel disease…

…or apical window, is generally considered less effective than thoracotomy. This is because it does not ensure complete drainage of the pericardium, and needles or…

…cardiogenic shock, researchers compared the effectiveness of milrinone and dobutamine . The primary composite outcome included in hospital mortality, resuscitated cardiac arrest, cardiac transplantation or mechanical…

…clinical setting Examples Acute coronary atherothrombosis Plaque disruption or erosion with thrombosis Reduced myocardial perfusion Coronary spasm, microvascular dysfunction, coronary embolism, coronary dissection, hypotension, shock…

…of the following criteria present: haemodynamic instability or cardiogenic shock recurrent or ongoing chest pain refractory to medical treatment life threatening arrhythmias or cardiac arrest…

…3 episodes of sustained VT, VF, or appropriate shocks from an ICD within 24 h. Classification of ventricular tachycardia (VT). ECG showing polymorphic ventricular tachycardia…

…3 episodes of sustained VT, VF, or appropriate shocks from an ICD within 24 h. Classification of ventricular tachycardia (VT). ECG showing polymorphic ventricular tachycardia…

…view), with the valve zoomed. The following parameters are evaluated: Can all three cusps be visualized, or is the valve bicuspid? Is there cusp prolapse…

…and should be managed urgently. The risk of cardiogenic shock and cardiac arrest is high and pharmacological interventions are frequently futile. It is often necessary…