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 …
Beta Blockers in Heart Failure Management - The Cardiology Advisor
Feb 12, 2024 · Approximately 6.2 million adults in the United States are living with heart failure. 1 The disease is typically categorized based on the level of left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF): heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF; LVEF ≤40%) vs heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF; LVEF ≥50%). 2,3 Beta blockers in heart failure with reduced ejection …
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 …
Lidocaine Antiarrhythmic Uses - The Cardiology Advisor
Mar 14, 2024 · Although most commonly used as local anesthetic, lidocaine has a wide variety of other indications, including as an antiarrhythmic agent when administered as an intravenous (IV) formulation. 1 This article describes the properties of IV lidocaine and how it is used to treat potentially life-threatening arrhythmias, including ventricular tachycardia. ...
6 Minute Walk Test - The Cardiology Advisor
Nov 21, 2022 · The 6-minute walk test measures the distance an individual can walk over 6 minutes on a hard, flat surface. It is a sub-maximal exercist test used to assess the functional heart and lung capacity of individuals to gauge tolerance to exercise and medical interventions. It can be used to evaluate patients with osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, heart failure, chronic …
Antianginal Drugs - The Cardiology Advisor
Nov 17, 2022 · 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 by correcting the myocardial oxygen supply …
Angina vs Heart Attack: Comparing Presentations and Treatments
Feb 26, 2024 · References: Shahjehan RD, Bhutta BS. Coronary artery disease.StatPearls.Updated August 17, 2023. Gillen C, Goyal A. Stable angina. StatPearls.Updated December 19, 2022.
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 …
FFR: Fractional Flow Reserve - The Cardiology Advisor
Dec 5, 2022 · Fractional flow reserve (FFR) is a technique used in interventional cardiac catheterization to determine how much blood flow a coronary artery can supply to the heart muscle without compromising the function of the heart. FFR is measured by passing a small catheter through the coronary arteries and injecting a contrast agent into the artery. FFR is the …
Atrial Tachycardia: Diagnosis - The Cardiology Advisor
Jan 22, 2018 · Atrial tachycardia is a type of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PVST), a group of arrhythmias that originate above the atrioventricular junction. Atrial tachycardia can occur after an ablation for the management of atrial fibrillation. Patients presenting with atrial tachycardia may experience palpitations, lightheadedness, chest pain, or shortness of breath.