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ECG Changes in Intracranial Hemorrhage

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Mechanism is thought to be due to sustained sympathetic stimulation, probably caused by dysfunction of insular cortex resulting in reversible neurogenic damage to the myocardium which could include contraction bands and subendocardial ischemia [2]. Electrocardiographic changes in intracranial hemorrhage mimicking myocardial infarction.

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Fractional flow reserve for guiding coronary intervention and functional SYNTAX score

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indicates inducible ischemia while an FFR above 0.80 excludes ischemia in 90% of cases. They had lower rates of mortality or myocardial infarction. myocardial infarction rate and 3.2% There is a strong correlation between FFR and inducible myocardial ischemia. Normal FFR is 1.0 An FFR below 0.75

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Ventricular Tachycardia Management

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Monomorphic ventricular tachycardia in the setting of acute myocardial ischemia can also be treated by intravenous lignocaine bolus followed by infusion. Predisposing causes for ventricular tachycardia like ischemia and electrolyte imbalance has to be treated simultaneously to prevent recurrence.

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Types of Ventricular Tachycardia

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Reentrant VT can be scar related as after a myocardial infarction, bundle branch reentry and fascicular tachycardia. Automatic ventricular tachycardia can occur in acute ischemia, electrolyte imbalance and with increased sympathetic tone. Triggered activity can be early and delayed afterdepolarization.

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ECG in LMCA Stenosis

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ST segment elevation in aVR in proximal LAD occlusion before first septal is thought to be due to transmural ischemia of the basal part of the septum. Value of the electrocardiogram in localizing the occlusion site in the left anterior descending coronary artery in acute anterior myocardial infarction. Images in cardiology.

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Gender Disparities in Outcomes of Invasive versus Conservative Strategies for Coronary Artery Disease: Insights from the ISCHEMIA Trial

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The highly impactful International Study of Comparative Health Effectiveness With Medical and Invasive Approaches ( ISCHEMIA ) trial investigated the effectiveness of invasive (INV) versus conservative (CON) strategies for managing stable coronary artery disease. EuroIntervention. 2024 Mar 5:EIJ-D-24-00011.