CADIOVASCULAR EMERGENCIES This lecture is divided in the following sections: Unstable angina Acute myocarrdial infarction Pulmonary thromboembolism Arrythmias Endocarditis We give a full description of the latest technology and the newest thrombolytics : Alteplase TPA ,retepalse, tenecteplase. The latest diagnosis techniques in AMI Troponin - T , Light myosin chains , isoform m1m3 CK MB The use of glycoprotein receptor IIb /IIIa (Tirofibam , eptifibatide) A comparative study of clopidogrel VS aspirin Special arrythmias such as torsades de point VT, its treatment with magnesium , and isoproterenol , as well the newer antiarrythmics such as adenosine , esmolol These are only a few highlights we cover extensively in only one hour long lecture all the clinical management of the cardiovascular emergencies in the Critical care unit Program time 60-70 minutes |