Multiprofessional Critical Care Review: Adult 2024 (MCCRCA24ON)-Board Questions: Cardiovascular Disease, Hemodynamics, and Cardiovascular Surgery

Board Questions: Cardiovascular Disease, Hemodynamics, and Cardiovascular Surgery

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Day two of the marathon begins with a reminder to complete a pre-evaluation on the SCCF website for access to lectures. Dr. Brandon Wiley, a cardiologist, presents a case of a 75-year-old man with chest pain. Management includes medical management to reduce heart rate and systolic blood pressure. Discussion involves emphasizing reducing stress on the heart and referring to guidelines for treatment.<br /><br />Dr. Wiley addresses another case of a 75-year-old admitted with symptoms indicating a severe condition. The correct approach is applying transcutaneous pacing pads due to heart block. He examines different scenarios with varied diagnostics and treatments, including stress cardiomyopathy, intra-aortic balloon pump practice, and acute coronary events. Emphasis is placed on recognizing specific complications and appropriate interventions using transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiograms, alpha-agonists, and assessing mechanical complications in cardiogenic shock. A mixture of practical advice and detailed examination of cardiovascular emergencies aims to enhance participants' diagnostic and management skills.

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Keywords

cardiology

heart block

cardiogenic shock

echocardiograms

acute coronary events

stress cardiomyopathy

Aortic Dissection

Mobitz II Atrioventricular Block

Myocardial Infarction

Papillary Muscle Rupture

Ventricular Arrhythmia

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