Epidemiological aspects of cardiac arrest
Data sources for monitoring cardiac arrest and resuscitation There are currently several large registries monitoring resuscitation practices. Some data sources also monitor sudden cardiac arrest.…
Archives: Chapters
Introduction to cardiac arrest
Hearts too good to die In 1961 the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) published an article titled Hearts too good to die (JAMA,…
Terminology of sudden cardiac arrest and resuscitation
This chapter will introduce the most common and essential terms used in resuscitation science, providing a foundation for understanding subsequent chapters. SCA (Sudden Cardiac Arrest):…
Inotropes and Vasopressors: Doses, indications, contraindications and effects
Inotropes and vasopressors Vasopressors induce vasoconstriction and increase mean arterial pressure (MAP). Inotropes increase cardiac contractile force (contractility). Several endogenous and synthetic agents exist and…
Hypertensive emergency (crisis)
This drug manual is provided for use in patients with hypertensive emergency (also referred to as hypertensive crisis or malignant hypertension). Hypertensive emergency is defined…
Antiarrhythmic drugs in ventricular tachyarrhythmias
Antiarrhythmic drugs and management of ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation This manual presents recommendations for the management of ventricular tachyarrhythmias (VT, VF). It is primarily intended…
Coronary Artery Disease
Evaluation and management of stable coronary artery disease Chronic coronary syndromes (CCS) Stable coronary artery disease (CAD), frequently referred to as stable angina pectoris, has…
Heart failure: From diagnosis to management
Heart failure Heart failure is a major public health problem worldwide. While the incidence of coronary heart disease and acute myocardial infarction has been reduced…
Management of bradycardia (bradyarrhythmia)
Diagnosis and treatment of bradycardia (bradyarrhythmia) Acute bradycardia with hemodynamic instability Acute bradycardia with hemodynamic effects is a potentially life-threatening condition and should be managed…
Causes of sudden cardiac arrest
It is commonly stated that approximately 80% of all cardiac arrests are caused by acute or chronic coronary artery disease, with the latter being the…
