Hypertensive Crisis, Urgency, & Emergency - The Cardiology Advisor
Updated: 05/20/2024. A hypertensive crisis is a severe increase in blood pressure (systolic ≥180 mm Hg and/or diastolic ≥110 mm Hg). 1 Without immediate intervention, severe cases can be fatal. 1 There are 2 types of hypertensive crises: hypertensive urgency and hypertensive emergency. 1 A hypertensive urgency is a severe elevation in blood pressure in an otherwise stable patient who does ...
HS-CRP: High Sensitivity CRP (C-reactive Protein)
Nov 17, 2022 · C-reactive protein (CRP) is an acute-phase protein produced in the liver as part of the body’s natural inflammatory response. 1,2 It is produced in greater volumes when inflammatory conditions are present, with high concentrations indicating more serious inflammation of the patient’s system. 1 CRP tests, which measure the concentration of CRP in blood plasma, are a useful non-specific ...
Congestive Heart Failure Symptoms, Stages, & Classification - The ...
Feb 13, 2024 · Congestive heart failure is a potentially life-threatening condition that impacts millions of people. However, patients with congestive heart failure may be asymptomatic until functional remodeling of the heart occurs. 1 In addition, heart failure is often overlooked or misdiagnosed, particularly in older adults. 2 To help health care providers increase patient awareness, this article covers ...
Beta Blockers in Heart Failure Management - The Cardiology Advisor
Feb 12, 2024 · Beta blockers are the mainstay heart failure treatment for patients with an LVEF of up to 40%, as seen in HFrEF. 2 High-quality evidence from multiple RCTs indicates that beta blockers can boost clinical status by improving left ventricular function and reducing symptoms of heart failure, and the risk of hospitalization and mortality. 2 In ...
FFR: Fractional Flow Reserve - The Cardiology Advisor
Dec 5, 2022 · FFR Definition & Description. FFR is defined as ratio of pressure measured in coronary segment distal to stenosis (Pd) and pressure measured proximal to stenosis, usually aortic pressure (Pa) or pressure measured in healthy proximal coronary segment. Fractional flow reserve formula is FFR = Pd/Pa. 3 FFR is measured using guidewires equipped ...
Atrial Tachycardia: Diagnosis - The Cardiology Advisor
Dec 5, 2022 · Atrial tachycardia is a heart rhythm in which the heart beats faster than 100 beats per minute due to an electrical signal in the atria. It is one type of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT), a term referring to a group of arrhythmias that originate above the atrioventricular junction (AVJ) and that generally begin and end abruptly. 1.
Lidocaine Antiarrhythmic Uses - The Cardiology Advisor
Mar 14, 2024 · Side Effects of Lidocaine (Intravenous) The 3 broad categories of adverse side effects associated with intravenous (IV) lidocaine are central nervous system (CNS), cardiovascular, and allergic reactions. 5. Central nervous system side effects of lidocaine may include the following 5: Respiratory depression and arrest.
Antianginal Drugs - The Cardiology Advisor
Nov 17, 2022 · Antianginal Drugs in Summary. Angina is chest pain or chest discomfort due to an imbalance between myocardial oxygen supply and demand. 1,2 Angina is a predictor of future cardiovascular events; therefore, angina treatment goals are to prevent myocardial infarction (MI) and death, and to alleviate symptoms of angina. 1-3 Antianginal drugs work ...
Beta Blockers - The Cardiology Advisor
Nov 17, 2022 · Primary Beta Blockers Indications Beta Blockers for Angina Angina: Presentation and Diagnosis. Patients with angina present with retrosternal chest pain, sensation of pressure, tightness or discomfort in chest, and pain in the shoulders, arms, neck, back, upper abdomen, or jaw. 11 Symptoms of angina may include dyspnea, nausea, and lightheadedness. Angina can be stable or unstable.
PCI vs CABG - The Cardiology Advisor
Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) are two options for the treatment and management of coronary artery disease. Advancements in imaging techniques, including computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, intravascular ultrasound, and optical coherence tomography, have improved the detection of patients’ needs for PCI vs CABG interventions.