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Understanding the Difference Between Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest

MIBHS

Signs include: Sudden loss of consciousness No pulse or breathing Collapse without prior chest pain or discomfort If someone experiences sudden cardiac arrest, it is crucial to begin CPR immediately and call the local emergency number. Without prompt treatment, parts of the heart muscle may become damaged or die.

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Abstract 4137144: Return to Cath Lab: Chest Pain Resolution after Right Coronary Artery Chronic Total Occlusion Intervention

Circulation

The patient’s chest pain (CP) was not alleviated with initial revascularization of his left circumflex (LCx) ST, requiring PCI to his right coronary artery (RCA) chronic total occlusion (CTO). He had a BP of 127/85, HR of 65, and was on room air. Exam was unremarkable.

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BioCardia’s CardiAMP Cell Therapy Chronic Myocardial Ischemia Trial Results Show Patient Benefits in Important Outcomes

DAIC

About Chronic Myocardial Ischemia with Refractory Angina Chronic myocardial ischemia occurs in the setting of coronary artery disease when there is reduced blood flow to the heart. million patients in the United States.

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Rise of the Lysenkoist Cardiologists

Dr. Anish Koka

Knowledge of this fundamental pillar of biology should drive how cardiologists approach men and women being evaluated for the presence of significant coronary disease. Atypical angina is classified as having any two of the three symptoms, and non-anginal pain any one of the three symptoms. versus 66.3%; P =0.004), older age (62.4±7.9

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Debunking Myths about Heart Disease

AMS Cardiology

Hormonal changes, pregnancy and menopause can increase the risk of heart disease in women. Additionally, certain heart conditions such as coronary artery disease, may present differently in women compared to men. However, women are equally susceptible to cardiovascular problems.

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A 30-something woman with intermittent CP, a HEART score of 2 and a Negative CT Coronary Angiogram on the same day

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

A 34 yo woman with a history of HTN, h/o SVT s/p ablation 2006, and 5 months post-partum presented with intermittent central chest pain and SOB. She had one episode of pain the previous night and two additional episodes early on morning the morning she presented. Deep breaths are painful and symptoms come and go.

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How does Acute Total Left Main Coronary occlusion present on the ECG?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

His comments/questions are inserted below the ECG: A 50-something woman presented with 3 days of intermittent chest pain that became worse on the day of presentation, with diaphoresis and radiation to the left arm, as well as abdominal pain. This is her ECG: An obvious STEMI, but which artery? Widimsky P et al.