“Saving One Life Is As If Saving Whole Of Humanity”
Quran 5:32
Cardiac Emergencies
&
Management
Dr. Muhammad Akram Asi
Consultant Cardiologist
FCPS Cardiology
MD (GOLD Medalist)
Thanks
Medicine Interest Group
Rawalpindi Medical
University
OBJECTIVES
1. Acute Coronary Syndrome
Management of STEMI
2. Dysarrythmias
Simplified Classification
Management of SVTAVNRT
3. Conclusion
4. Q/A Session
What is the
leading cause
of death
worldwide?
Acute Coronary Syndrome
• Smoking
• Hypertension
• Diabetes Mellitus
• Dyslipidemia
• Family History event in first degree relative 55
male/65 female
• Chronic Kidney Disease
• Lack of regular physical activity
• Obesity
• Lack of diet rich in fruit, veggies, fiber
Expanding Risk Factors
At least 2 of the following
1. Ischemic symptoms
2. Diagnostic ECG changes
3. Serum cardiac marker elevations
How to diagnose?
Gradual onset of severe crushing
retrosternal diffuse chest pain with
gripping in character, radiating to
jaw, neck and left arm, aggravating
with exertion and associated with
sweating and nausea/vomiting.
Ischemic Symptoms
1. ST-Segment Elevation MI (STEMI)
2. Non-ST-Segment Elevation MI
(NSTEMI)
3. Unstable Angina
TYPES
A 62 years old male with known history of Obesity,
HTN, DM presented with gradual onset of severe
crushing chest pain starting from last 2 hours, radiating
to jaw, neck and left arm. Pain was associated with
sweating.
With these symptoms patient came to E/R and you
quickly examined the patient.
Pulse: 120 bpm
BP: 150/90 mmHg
RR: 18 breaths per minute.
What is your provisional
diagnosis..?
1.Acute Coronary Syndrome.
2.Acute Aortic Dissection.
3.Pneumothorax.
4.Acute Pericarditis.
5.Acute Cholecystitis.
Provisional Diagnosis
What should be your
next best step..?
A 62 years old male with known history of Obesity, HTN,
DM and presented with gradual onset of severe crushing
chest pain starting from last 2 hours, radiating to jaw, neck
and left arm. Pain was associated with sweating.
With these symptoms patient came to E/R and you quickly
examined the patient.
Pulse: 120 bpm
BP: 150/90 mmHg
RR: 18 breaths per minute.
Acute Coronary Syndrome
• ST-T: Elevation in V1-V6,I,avL and Depression in II,III & avF
• Rhythm: Irregular, PVCs
• Axis: LAD
• Rate: 75bpm
• P-Wave: Present and normal
• PR: 0.18s
• QRS: 0.10s+Normal morphology
ECG
Acute Coronary Syndrome
(STEMI OF ANTERIOR WALL WITH PVCs
With possible etiology of
Atherosclerosis)
Definite Diagnosis
 History (Risk Factors)
 Clinical Manifestations.
 Physical Examination.
 ECG
MONAAAA
MANAGEMENT
Admit the Patient in ICU.
Resuscitation A+B+C
Attach Cardiac Monitor with Defibrillator.
MANAGEMENT
MONAAAA
M: Morphine.
O: Oxygen.
N: Nitrates.
A: Antiplatelets: Aspirin and Clopidogrel.
A: Anticoagulation.
A: Antithrombotic and/or
A: Angioplasty.
Inj Morphine x 3mgx diluted x IV
Can be repeated after 3-5 minutes
Max Dose: 10mg
Morphine
O2 Inhalation if SPO2 is < 90 %
Oxygen
Sub Lingual: glyceryl trinitrate (Angised)
Intravenous: isosorbide dinitrate (Isoket infusion)
Inhalation: Nitroglycerine Spray
Nitrates
Tab Aspirin 300mg 1 tab x PO x stat (chewing)
Tab Clopidogrel 75mg x 4 tablets x PO x Stat
Antiplatelets
Injection Heparin 1CC x (5000 IU)
x IV x Stat
Anticoagulation
Injection STREPTOKINASE
1.5 MU x IV x over 1 Hour
Antithrombotics
Angiography and Angioplasty
Angioplasty
Ward Management
Take Home Message
DYSRHYTHMIAS
Tachyarrhythmia
DYSRHYTHMIAS
Bradyarrhythmia
HR >100 bpm HR <55 bpm
BRADYARRHYTHMIA
HR <55bpm
Look for PR Interval
(0.12 to 0.20 Sec)
If > 0.20 Sec
AV Blocks
• 1st degree
• 2nd
degree
• 3rd
degree
If Normal
Look for P-P
interval
If ≥ 3 Sec
Sinus Node
dysfunction/ Sick
Sinus Syndrome
If < 3 Sec
Sinus
Bradycardia
TACHYARRHYTHMIA HR
>100bpm
Look for QRS complexes
(0.8 to 0.12 secs)
If > 0.12 secs
If < 0.12 Sec
Broad Complex
Tachycardia
Narrow Complex
Tachycardia
Look for rhythm
Irregular
Regular
V. Fib
VT
Broad Complex Tachycardia
Narrow Complex
Tachycardia
Look for P wave
If absent
If present
Look for rhythm
Irregular
Regular
A. Fib
SVT
Look for P: QRS ratio
1:1 2:1, 3:1
A. Flutter
S. Tachy
Supraventricular
Tachycardias
 Atrioventricular Node Re-Entrant
Tachycardia (AVNRT)
 Atrioventricular Reciprocating
Tachycardia (AVRT)
 Atrial Tachycardia
 Atrial Flutter
 Atrial Fibrillation
 Sinus Tachycardia
Introductio
n
AVNRT
 Usually paroxysmal in nature
 Most common of PSVTs, accounting for
two- third of cases.
 Most common in women.
 Familial AVNRT has been reported
SYMPTOMS
 Palpitations
 Dyspnea
 Chest pain
 Dizziness
 Sweating
 Syncope
 Fatigue
ECG features
AVNRT
 Regular Narrow complex tachycardia
 No Visible P waves
 P waves are retrograde and inverted in II, III
and AVF
 P waves are buried in QRS complex
(Descending limb of R wave)
 Pseudo S wave in Inf leads and Pseudo r wave
in V 1
ECG features
• Regular Narrow complex tachycardia
• No Visible P waves
• P waves are retrograde and inverted in II, III and AVF
• P waves are buried in QRS complex (Descending limb
of R wave)
• Pseudo S wave in Inf leads and Pseudo r wave in V1
A 28 years old female, works in HBL. She presented with
sudden onset of racing heart after taking half cup of
Capuchino coffee. Moreover she feels dizziness associated
with sweating.
She has history of similar kind of event in last month but
relieved spontaneously, but at this time she has these
symptoms for an hour.
She came to E/R and you quickly examined the patient.
Pulse: > 150 bpm
BP: 120/80 mmHg
RR: 20 breaths per minute.
CNS: Grossly intact
What is your provisional
diagnosis..?
Tachyarrhythmias
Provisional Diagnosis
What should be your
next best step..?
A 28 years old female, works in HBL. She presented with sudden
onset of racing heart after taking half cup of Capuchino coffee.
Moreover she feels dizziness associated with sweating.
She has history of similar kind of event in last month but relieved
spontaneously, but at this time she has these symptoms for an
hour.
She came to E/R and you quickly examined the patient.
Pulse: > 150 bpm
BP: 120/80 mmHg
RR: 20 breaths per minute.
CNS: Grossly intact
Tachyarrhythmias
ECG
• HR: 150
• Rhythm : Regular
• Axis: Normal
• No Visible P waves
• P waves buried in QRS complex (Descending limb of R
wave)
• Pseudo S wave in Inf leads and Pseudo r wave in V1
Narrow Complex Tachycardia
(SVT AVNRT)
Definite Diagnosis
 History (Past History)
 Clinical Manifestations.
 Physical Examination.
 ECG
Look for signs of
instability
Acute
MANAGEMENT
Admit the Patient.
Resuscitation A+B+C
Attach Cardiac Monitor with Defibrillator.
Signs of instability
 Chest pain
 ASOC
 Hypotension Shock
 Shortness of breath pulmo Edema
AVNRT
STABLE UNSTABLE
Chemical
Cardioversion
Electrical
Cardioversion
How to prepare?
Chemical Cardioversion
VAGAL MANEUVERS
Valsalva maneuver
 Carotid Massage (always auscultate carotids)
Pharmacotherapy/AV Blockers drugs
1. Adenosin: 6mg,12mg,12mg x iv x stat (if no CI)
2. CCB: Verapamil: 5mg x iv x stat (if no CI)
3. BB: Metoprolol: 5mg x iv x stat (if no CI)
4. Antiarrythmmic: Amiodaron
2
Before Adenosine
After Adenosine
Radiofrequency
ablation of AP
Definite
MANAGEMENT
 Do all base line investigations
 Thyroid profile
 Echocardiography
 ETT/Stress MPI to rule out ischemia
.
Muchas
Gracias

Cardiac Emergencies made easy Dr. Akram Asi.pptx

  • 1.
    “Saving One LifeIs As If Saving Whole Of Humanity” Quran 5:32 Cardiac Emergencies & Management
  • 2.
    Dr. Muhammad AkramAsi Consultant Cardiologist FCPS Cardiology MD (GOLD Medalist)
  • 3.
  • 4.
    OBJECTIVES 1. Acute CoronarySyndrome Management of STEMI 2. Dysarrythmias Simplified Classification Management of SVTAVNRT 3. Conclusion 4. Q/A Session
  • 5.
    What is the leadingcause of death worldwide?
  • 6.
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    • Smoking • Hypertension •Diabetes Mellitus • Dyslipidemia • Family History event in first degree relative 55 male/65 female • Chronic Kidney Disease • Lack of regular physical activity • Obesity • Lack of diet rich in fruit, veggies, fiber Expanding Risk Factors
  • 8.
    At least 2of the following 1. Ischemic symptoms 2. Diagnostic ECG changes 3. Serum cardiac marker elevations How to diagnose?
  • 9.
    Gradual onset ofsevere crushing retrosternal diffuse chest pain with gripping in character, radiating to jaw, neck and left arm, aggravating with exertion and associated with sweating and nausea/vomiting. Ischemic Symptoms
  • 10.
    1. ST-Segment ElevationMI (STEMI) 2. Non-ST-Segment Elevation MI (NSTEMI) 3. Unstable Angina TYPES
  • 12.
    A 62 yearsold male with known history of Obesity, HTN, DM presented with gradual onset of severe crushing chest pain starting from last 2 hours, radiating to jaw, neck and left arm. Pain was associated with sweating. With these symptoms patient came to E/R and you quickly examined the patient. Pulse: 120 bpm BP: 150/90 mmHg RR: 18 breaths per minute. What is your provisional diagnosis..?
  • 13.
    1.Acute Coronary Syndrome. 2.AcuteAortic Dissection. 3.Pneumothorax. 4.Acute Pericarditis. 5.Acute Cholecystitis. Provisional Diagnosis
  • 14.
    What should beyour next best step..? A 62 years old male with known history of Obesity, HTN, DM and presented with gradual onset of severe crushing chest pain starting from last 2 hours, radiating to jaw, neck and left arm. Pain was associated with sweating. With these symptoms patient came to E/R and you quickly examined the patient. Pulse: 120 bpm BP: 150/90 mmHg RR: 18 breaths per minute. Acute Coronary Syndrome
  • 15.
    • ST-T: Elevationin V1-V6,I,avL and Depression in II,III & avF • Rhythm: Irregular, PVCs • Axis: LAD • Rate: 75bpm • P-Wave: Present and normal • PR: 0.18s • QRS: 0.10s+Normal morphology ECG
  • 16.
    Acute Coronary Syndrome (STEMIOF ANTERIOR WALL WITH PVCs With possible etiology of Atherosclerosis) Definite Diagnosis  History (Risk Factors)  Clinical Manifestations.  Physical Examination.  ECG
  • 17.
    MONAAAA MANAGEMENT Admit the Patientin ICU. Resuscitation A+B+C Attach Cardiac Monitor with Defibrillator.
  • 18.
    MANAGEMENT MONAAAA M: Morphine. O: Oxygen. N:Nitrates. A: Antiplatelets: Aspirin and Clopidogrel. A: Anticoagulation. A: Antithrombotic and/or A: Angioplasty.
  • 19.
    Inj Morphine x3mgx diluted x IV Can be repeated after 3-5 minutes Max Dose: 10mg Morphine
  • 20.
    O2 Inhalation ifSPO2 is < 90 % Oxygen
  • 21.
    Sub Lingual: glyceryltrinitrate (Angised) Intravenous: isosorbide dinitrate (Isoket infusion) Inhalation: Nitroglycerine Spray Nitrates
  • 22.
    Tab Aspirin 300mg1 tab x PO x stat (chewing) Tab Clopidogrel 75mg x 4 tablets x PO x Stat Antiplatelets
  • 23.
    Injection Heparin 1CCx (5000 IU) x IV x Stat Anticoagulation
  • 24.
    Injection STREPTOKINASE 1.5 MUx IV x over 1 Hour Antithrombotics
  • 25.
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  • 28.
  • 29.
  • 30.
    BRADYARRHYTHMIA HR <55bpm Look forPR Interval (0.12 to 0.20 Sec) If > 0.20 Sec AV Blocks • 1st degree • 2nd degree • 3rd degree If Normal Look for P-P interval If ≥ 3 Sec Sinus Node dysfunction/ Sick Sinus Syndrome If < 3 Sec Sinus Bradycardia
  • 31.
    TACHYARRHYTHMIA HR >100bpm Look forQRS complexes (0.8 to 0.12 secs) If > 0.12 secs If < 0.12 Sec Broad Complex Tachycardia Narrow Complex Tachycardia Look for rhythm Irregular Regular V. Fib VT
  • 32.
  • 33.
    Narrow Complex Tachycardia Look forP wave If absent If present Look for rhythm Irregular Regular A. Fib SVT Look for P: QRS ratio 1:1 2:1, 3:1 A. Flutter S. Tachy
  • 39.
    Supraventricular Tachycardias  Atrioventricular NodeRe-Entrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)  Atrioventricular Reciprocating Tachycardia (AVRT)  Atrial Tachycardia  Atrial Flutter  Atrial Fibrillation  Sinus Tachycardia
  • 40.
    Introductio n AVNRT  Usually paroxysmalin nature  Most common of PSVTs, accounting for two- third of cases.  Most common in women.  Familial AVNRT has been reported
  • 41.
    SYMPTOMS  Palpitations  Dyspnea Chest pain  Dizziness  Sweating  Syncope  Fatigue
  • 43.
    ECG features AVNRT  RegularNarrow complex tachycardia  No Visible P waves  P waves are retrograde and inverted in II, III and AVF  P waves are buried in QRS complex (Descending limb of R wave)  Pseudo S wave in Inf leads and Pseudo r wave in V 1
  • 45.
    ECG features • RegularNarrow complex tachycardia • No Visible P waves • P waves are retrograde and inverted in II, III and AVF • P waves are buried in QRS complex (Descending limb of R wave) • Pseudo S wave in Inf leads and Pseudo r wave in V1
  • 47.
    A 28 yearsold female, works in HBL. She presented with sudden onset of racing heart after taking half cup of Capuchino coffee. Moreover she feels dizziness associated with sweating. She has history of similar kind of event in last month but relieved spontaneously, but at this time she has these symptoms for an hour. She came to E/R and you quickly examined the patient. Pulse: > 150 bpm BP: 120/80 mmHg RR: 20 breaths per minute. CNS: Grossly intact What is your provisional diagnosis..?
  • 48.
  • 49.
    What should beyour next best step..? A 28 years old female, works in HBL. She presented with sudden onset of racing heart after taking half cup of Capuchino coffee. Moreover she feels dizziness associated with sweating. She has history of similar kind of event in last month but relieved spontaneously, but at this time she has these symptoms for an hour. She came to E/R and you quickly examined the patient. Pulse: > 150 bpm BP: 120/80 mmHg RR: 20 breaths per minute. CNS: Grossly intact Tachyarrhythmias
  • 50.
    ECG • HR: 150 •Rhythm : Regular • Axis: Normal • No Visible P waves • P waves buried in QRS complex (Descending limb of R wave) • Pseudo S wave in Inf leads and Pseudo r wave in V1
  • 51.
    Narrow Complex Tachycardia (SVTAVNRT) Definite Diagnosis  History (Past History)  Clinical Manifestations.  Physical Examination.  ECG
  • 52.
    Look for signsof instability Acute MANAGEMENT Admit the Patient. Resuscitation A+B+C Attach Cardiac Monitor with Defibrillator.
  • 53.
    Signs of instability Chest pain  ASOC  Hypotension Shock  Shortness of breath pulmo Edema
  • 54.
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    How to prepare? ChemicalCardioversion VAGAL MANEUVERS Valsalva maneuver  Carotid Massage (always auscultate carotids) Pharmacotherapy/AV Blockers drugs 1. Adenosin: 6mg,12mg,12mg x iv x stat (if no CI) 2. CCB: Verapamil: 5mg x iv x stat (if no CI) 3. BB: Metoprolol: 5mg x iv x stat (if no CI) 4. Antiarrythmmic: Amiodaron 2
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    Radiofrequency ablation of AP Definite MANAGEMENT Do all base line investigations  Thyroid profile  Echocardiography  ETT/Stress MPI to rule out ischemia
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