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Sudden cardiac arrest: Case 3
Sex: Male Age: 62 years History: Coronary bypass grafting; history of arrhythmias. Medications: beta-blockers
Sudden cardiac arrest: Case 2
Each recording presents two leads recorded simultaneously. Sex: Male Age: 43 years History: None Medications: None
Sudden cardiac arrest: Case 1
Each recording presents two leads recorded simultaneously. Sex: Female Age: 72 years History: heart failure Medications: digoxin, quinidine
Levosimendan (Simdax, Simendan) in acute heart failure
Key points Mechanisms of action Levosimendan exhibits both inotropic and vasodilatory effects. The drug exerts its effects through three pharmacological mechanisms: (1) augmentation of myocardial…
Adenosine for tachyarrhythmias (AVNRT, AVRT, NCT)
Substance: Adenosine Brand names: Adenocor Mechanism of action Adenosine works by slowing down the impulse transmission through the atrioventricular (AV) node, thereby interfering with the…
Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR)
Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS) and ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) Survival after cardiac arrest depends on the restoration of spontaneous cardiac rhythm. The likelihood of achieving…
Assessment of the pupillary reflex in cardiac arrest
Pupillary reflex and cerebral outcomes In cardiac arrest, pupils that are constricted and responsive to light suggest a favorable prognosis. In contrast, dilated pupils unresponsive…
Ultrasound (echocardiography) in cardiac arrest and resuscitation
Bedside echocardiography in cardiac arrest In the context of cardiac arrest, focused echocardiography entails a swift evaluation of ventricular contractions and the status of the…
