Cardiovascular Emergencies, An Issue of Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America

1st Edition, Volume 40-4 - November 17, 2022
Editors: Jeremy G. Berberian, Leen Alblaihed
Language: English
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In this issue of Emergency Medicine Clinics, guest editors Drs. Jeremy G. Berberian and Leen Alblaihed bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Cardiovascular Emergencies. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as approach to the pediatric ECG; ACS in women; the aging heart; cardiogenic syncope; the ischemic ECG; and more.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Contributors
Forthcoming Issues
Foreword
Preface
Acute Coronary Syndrome in Women
Key points
Introduction
Observation/assessment/evaluation
Therapeutic options
Summary
Clinics care points
Disclosure
The Aged Heart
Key points
Introduction and epidemiology
Pathophysiology of aging in cardiovascular disease
Disease-specific consideration
Summary
Clinics care points
Disclosure
Hereditary Syndromes of Sudden Cardiac Death
Key points
Introduction
Introduction
Introduction
Introduction
Introduction
The Ischemic Electrocardiogram
Key points
Introduction
Prevalence/incidence
Acute coronary syndrome pathophysiology
Electrocardiographic indicators of ischemia
STEMI equivalents
Recognizing ischemia in left bundle branch block
STEMI mimics
Summary
Clinics care points
Pacemaker Malfunction–Review of Permanent Pacemakers and Malfunctions Encountered in the Emergency Department
Key points
Introduction
Pacemaker malfunctions
Pacemaker-associated dysrhythmias
Other pearls and pitfalls
Advance cardiac life support with pacemakers
Reprogramming in critically ill
Case challenge discussion
Summary
Clinics care points
Management of Acute Coronary Syndrome
Key points
Definitions
Initial approach to acute coronary syndrome management
Optimizing oxygen delivery
Decreasing myocardial demand
Supportive care
ST segment elevation myocardial infarction
Non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction and unstable angina
Management of acute complication of acute coronary syndrome
Unique circumstances in acute coronary syndrome management
Summary
Clinics care points
Medico-Legal Topics in Emergency Cardiology
Key points
Introduction
Documentation in cardiovascular emergencies
Medical Law and Medical Malpractice
Summary
Clinics care points
Narrow Complex Tachycardias
Key points
Narrow complex tachycardias
Discussion
Summary
Clinics care points
Wide Complex Tachycardias
Key points
Introduction
Ventricular Tachycardia
Pathophysiology
Types of ventricular tachycardia
Mimics of wide complex tachycardia
Management of wide complex tachycardia in the emergency department
Regular wide complex tachycardia
Irregular wide complex tachycardia
Summary
Clinics care points
Emergency Department Evaluation and Management of Patients with Left Ventricular Assist Devices
Key points
Introduction
Background
Emergent left ventricular assist device complications
Summary
Clinics care points
Cardiovascular Pharmacology
Key points
Introduction
Summary
Clinics care points
Emergency Considerations of Infective Endocarditis
Key points
Introduction
Epidemiology
Pathophysiology
Complications/Concerns
Clinical features
Evaluation/Diagnosis
Other Diagnostic Testing
Treatment
Summary
Clinics care points
High Sensitivity Troponins
Key points
Clinical vignette
Introduction
The history of biomarkers and troponin testing
Rapid diagnostic protocols
Guidelines
Limitations
Future areas of interest
Vignette conclusion
Clinics care points

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