Cardiology and Internal Medicine Up-To-Date by Dr Joshua Walinjom.

Recommended default antithrombotic therapy regimens in acute coronary syndrome for patients without an indication for oral anticoagulation.

ESC guidelines

Proven Lifestyle changes can significantly reduce blood pressure:

The 17-segment model of LV segmentation

Toxin/overdose and Treatment:

Beta-blockers = glucagon

Methanol = fomepizole
Organophosphate insecticides = atropine
Digoxin = Digoxin-specific antibody fragments
Iron= Desferrioxamine
Lead = Dimercaprol
Carbon monoxide= 100% oxygen
Cyanide= Hydroxocobalamin, amyl nitrite

Haemodynamic measures obtained during
right heart catheterization:

ESC guidelines

Cardiovascular Adrenergic Drugs MOA:

Indications for surgery in asymptomatic patients with severe Mitral regurgitation =

1. LV ejection fraction is ≤60%
2. LV end-systolic diameter ≥40 mm

ESC guidelines

What are The major risk factors for Sudden cardiac death (SCD) in patients with HCM?

1. Family history of SCD in a close relative age 30 mm
5• LV ejection fraction

Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia / cardiomyopathy (ARVD/C)