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Intraoperative Cardiac Ischaemia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

If the patient is unconscious, signs of cardiac
symptoms may include chest ... ECG machine. ❷ ... CM5 continuous ECG ... ECG as soon as ... #Workup
Vasospastic (Prinzmetal) Angina
Definition / Epidemiology:
 • Rest angina attributed to coronary artery vasospasm.
 • Patients often
chest pain • ... changes on tele/ECG ... tests in cath lab ... Treatment: ... #management
This is a parasternal long axis view of a young patient presenting with 3 days of
He had no chest ... x-ray and and ECG ... case, the patient had ... #Radiology #POCUS ... #CardiacUS #ParsternalLong
Intraoperative Tachycardia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Tachycardia in theatre is often due to inadequate depth
remember to tailor treatment ... Breathing • Check chest ... ECG if possible ... hypovolaemia; primary cardiac ... #Workup
Neuroprotection following Cardiac Arrest - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Outcome from cardiac arrest is determined by
. ❺ Obtain 12-lead ... ECG and discuss ... with cardiology ... ❾ Plan further management ... #Workup
Intraoperative  Bradycardia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Bradycardia in theatre should not be treated as
remember to tailor treatment ... Breathing • Check chest ... known drug causes (eg ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management ... #Workup #Cardiology
Intraoperative Hypoxia / Desaturation / Cyanosis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Using these steps from start
blood gas, 12-lead ... ECG, chest X-ray ... embolism → 3-5 o Cardiac ... ) → 3-12 o Cardiac ... #Management #Workup
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
JVD, Orthopnea/PND ... ECG is vital while ... Cardiac cath if ... differential #algorithm #management ... #cardiology #treatment
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
complications from anesthesia ... indicated • EKG ... Obtain EKG if: ... Unstable Angina ... change CV risk Chest
HFpEF and CAD Management Algorithm
1. Consider revascularization based on current guidelines for CAD and HFpEF*
2. Statins:
HFpEF and CAD Management ... guidelines for CAD ... current guidelines (eg ... diet, exercise, cardiac ... trial #HFpEF #CAD