…suggesting alternative etiologies, such as a sensation of postnasal drip, frequent throat clearing, sneezing, and rhinorrhea, which may indicate upper airway cough syndrome. Symptoms of…

…syndromes & chest pain patients An ECG must be performed on all patients seeking medical attention due to chest discomfort or other symptoms that may be…

…reperfusion is strongly time dependent. The interval from symptom onset to reperfusion is determined by patient recognition and help seeking, pre hospital assessment and transport…

…myocardial injury is strongly influenced by total ischaemic time. This interval includes: The time from symptom onset to recognition and seeking medical assistance. Prehospital assessment…

…saw, protective sheeting Hot water gives faster setting and more heat production — a risk of burns Document the distal neurovascular status before casting : sensation, motor…

…substernal and diffuse. Is described as pressure, tightness, heaviness, or squeezing. Develops over several minutes. Is precipitated by exertion. Improves with rest. May radiate to…

…symptom is severe, prolonged ischemic discomfort. It is commonly described as heavy, squeezing, or crushing, although stabbing or burning sensations may occur. Pain usually involves…

…complaint. The pain is deep and visceral, frequently described as heavy, squeezing, and crushing, though it may occasionally be reported as stabbing or burning. It…

…It is generally deep and visceral, often described as heavy, squeezing or crushing, although stabbing or burning descriptions may occur. The discomfort resembles angina but…

…or respiration? Ischemic chest pain is usually described as pressure, squeezing, or a crushing sensation across the precordium and may radiate to the neck, shoulder…

…a solid understanding of common arrhythmias. Readers seeking an in depth discussion on mechanisms are referred to Zipes et al . Main causes of cardiac arrhythmias…

…myocardium also thickens during the contraction, which further reduces the volume of the cavity, thereby squeezing out blood into the aorta. Longitudinal contraction, radial contraction…