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Cardiac Arrest: Emergency Management, CPR, and ACLS Rhythm Guide

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Cardiac arrest is a sudden, life-threatening event in which the heart stops pumping blood effectively. Without immediate intervention, it leads to irreversible brain damage and death within minutes. Understanding the correct approach to an unconscious, pulseless patient is critical in emergency care — whether you’re a healthcare professional or trained responder. 🫀 What is Cardiac […]

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ECG Rhythm Interpretation Made Easy – Understanding P Wave, PR Interval & QRS Complex

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Interpreting an ECG begins with understanding the rhythm of the heart. Rhythm analysis allows clinicians to assess how the electrical impulses travel through the heart, and whether the atria and ventricles are working together properly. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore how to interpret rhythm on an ECG by analyzing five key components: heart

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Congestive Heart Failure (CHF): Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Management

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Heart failure is a critical cardiovascular condition in which the heart fails to pump blood adequately to meet the body’s metabolic demands. It is broadly classified into systolic (forward) failure and diastolic (filling) failure, with further subtypes including right-sided and left-sided heart failure. Types of Heart Failure 1. Systolic Heart Failure (Forward Failure) Systolic failure

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ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI): Emergency Management Step-by-Step

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Myocardial infarction (MI) remains one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide. Prompt recognition and rapid initiation of treatment are critical in improving patient survival. This guide focuses on the acute management of STEMI (ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction) — the most severe form of MI — using a case-based approach and step-wise treatment protocol. 🧑‍⚕️

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Pemphigus Vulgaris: Pathology, Diagnosis & Emergency Management

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Pemphigus vulgaris is a life-threatening autoimmune blistering disease of the skin and mucous membranes. Often misdiagnosed initially, its rapid progression and painful lesions make early recognition and treatment crucial. In this article, we will cover its pathophysiology, diagnosis, clinical findings, and treatment approach, based on real-world emergency and clinical dermatology practice. 🧬 What is Pemphigus

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Bullous Pemphigoid: Pathology, Diagnosis & Treatment

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Bullous pemphigoid is a chronic, autoimmune blistering skin disorder typically seen in the elderly. Though it may resemble other blistering diseases such as pemphigus vulgaris, its subepidermal blistering and relative milder severity make it a distinct and clinically significant entity. 🧬 What is Bullous Pemphigoid? Bullous pemphigoid is an autoimmune skin condition characterized by IgG

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