Stress cardiomyopathy is the result of the direct effects of high levels of epinephrine on the ventricular myocardium High levels of epinephrine are negatively inotropic; they switch β2-adrenoceptor ...
Heart disease drugs can lower your risk of heart attack and stroke or manage symptoms of an ongoing condition. Knowing the type of drug your doctor wants you to take is important. It can help you ...
Background Cardiogenic shock (CS) complicating acute myocardial infarction (AMI) carries high mortality. Early ...
Arterial pressure decline after surgery predicts higher death and organ injury during ICU transition. Imaging hazards arise as metallic cosmetics and tattoo pigments cause heating and artifacts during ...
Antiarrhythmic drugs (AAD) play an important role in the management of arrhythmias. Drug interactions involving AAD are common in clinical practice. As AADs have a narrow therapeutic window, both ...
Refractory heart failure means heart failure symptoms do not improve with medication. Symptoms include shortness of breath, swelling, and fatigue. Treatment can include limiting sodium and fluid ...