Evidence-based Review of the Black-box Warning for Droperidol
Various electrocardiogram (ECG) changes, including reversible Q-wave and T-wave abnormalities, changes resembling those induced by quinidine, and changes similar to those …
ECG Findings Associated With Cocaine Use in Humans - Page 4
The ECG findings were initially thought to be consistent with either Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome or myocardial ischemia resulting in deep Q-waves. [101] ST-segment Abnormalities, …
What Does This T-Wave Pattern Indicate? - Medscape
2014年6月16日 · The T waves do not have to be tall or prominent; having the "tented" shape suggestive of being pinched from above is more important for the ECG manifestations of …
Does This Pre-op ECG Raise Any Concerns? - Medscape
2014年5月16日 · The patient's serum potassium level was 2.4 mEq/L at the time, indicating severe hypokalemia. The danger of hypokalemia during anesthesia is that it can precipitate …
Use and Monitoring of Dofetilide Therapy - Medscape
2001年11月1日 · Dofetilide is a specific class III antiarrhythmic agent indicated for use in converting atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter (AF/AFL) to normal sinus rhythm and for …
Racial differences in ECGs, LVH in young athletes - Medscape
2008年6月2日 · Two new studies reveal significant racial differences in terms of ECG patterns and left ventricular hypertrophy in young athletes. Such ethnic differences must be taken into …
Methadone-associated Q-T Interval Prolongation and Torsades
Because not every patient experiences Q-T interval prolongation with methadone, recent research has elucidated risk factors that predispose patients to this adverse effect, including female sex ...
AI-Enhanced ECG Predicts Hypertension, Related Risks
2025年1月9日 · A new AI-ECG risk estimation model can predict the development of hypertension and flag patients who may require more monitoring.
Pharmacotherapy in Congestive Heart Failure - Medscape
Abstract and Introduction Hyperkalemia is a common occurrence in patients with congestive heart failure, particularly when renal failure coexists. The level of renal function in congestive heart ...
P Waves? U Waves? Or Both? - Page 2 - Medscape
2013年12月16日 · If you are seeing this patient for a preoperative consultation and the prominent U wave is a reflection of hypokalemia, it is important to correct the hypokalemia.