Open Heart

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Background Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) has a dismal prognosis with overall survival around 10%. Previously, 80% of sudden cardiac arrest have been attributed to coronary artery disease. Coronary artery disease is now likely in the minority with regard to causes of OHCA.

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Open Heart

JUNE 5, 2024

Background There is increasing awareness that patients without standard modifiable risk factors (SMuRFs; diabetes, hypercholesterolaemia, hypertension and smoking) may represent a unique subset of patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Patients with coronary artery disease were excluded. vs 9.9%, p=0.029).

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MIBHS

OCTOBER 31, 2024

There are numerous factors that can lead to cardiomegaly, ranging from temporary conditions to chronic diseases. High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Persistent high blood pressure forces the heart to work harder to pump blood. Here are some of the most common causes: 1.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Written by Magnus Nossen The patient in today's case is a male in his 70s with hypertension and type II diabetes mellitus. The ST segment changes are compatible with severe subendocardial ischemia which can be caused by type I MI from ACS or potentially from type II MI (non-obstructive coronary artery disease with supply/demand mismatch).

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All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

OCTOBER 25, 2023

But the full cohort of the CABANA trial did not show a significant reduction in the primary composite end point of death, disabling stroke, serious bleeding or cardiac arrest [7]. The study authors noted that lower than expected event rates and treatment crossovers could have affected the results of the trial. doi: 10.1001/jama.2019.0693.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Case submitted and written by Mazen El-Baba MD, with edits from Jesse McLaren and edits/comments by Smith and Grauer A 90-year old with a past medical history of atrial fibrillation, type-2 diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, presented with acute onset chest/epigastric pain, nausea, and vomiting. Incidence of an acute coronary occlusion.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

This patient, who is a mid 60s female with a history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia and GERD, called 911 because of chest pain. A mid 60s woman with history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and GERD called 911 for chest pain. It is apparently fortunate that she had a cardiac arrest; otherwise, her ECG would have been ignored.

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