Asystole
View article: Efectos materno-fetales del uso de drogas vasoactivas en el manejo de hipotensión posterior a anestesia espinal en operación cesárea: revisión sistemática
Efectos materno-fetales del uso de drogas vasoactivas en el manejo de hipotensión posterior a anestesia espinal en operación cesárea: revisión sistemática Open
Background and objectives: Worldwide, it is estimated that about 20% of births are by cesarean section. In Chile, in 2022, a total of 99,775 cesarean sections were performed according to OECD figures. Spinal anesthesia is the technique of …
View article: Pacemaker-induced apnea in a patient with cervical medullary trauma: a case report
Pacemaker-induced apnea in a patient with cervical medullary trauma: a case report Open
1. Background Phrenic nerve capture is a well-known complication of pacemaker implantation. In contrast, vagus nerve stimulation resulting in apnea has not been previously described. We report a unique case of pacing-induced apnea, likely …
View article: HOPE or hopeless? Unexpected neurological recovery after ECPR rewarming in a patient with severely hypothermic cardiac arrest with multiple haemorrhagic complications: a case report
HOPE or hopeless? Unexpected neurological recovery after ECPR rewarming in a patient with severely hypothermic cardiac arrest with multiple haemorrhagic complications: a case report Open
Background A high Hypothermia Outcome Prediction after Extracorporeal Life Support (HOPE) score may indicate favourable neurological outcomes in hypothermic cardiac arrest, even among elderly adults. Although the score does not account for…
View article: A 17-Year-Old Male With Exertional Dyspnea and Somnolence
A 17-Year-Old Male With Exertional Dyspnea and Somnolence Open
View article: Is induction of fetal asystole associated with adverse health outcomes during second‐trimester termination induction of labor?
Is induction of fetal asystole associated with adverse health outcomes during second‐trimester termination induction of labor? Open
Objective To evaluate whether induction of fetal asystole (IFA) during second‐trimester termination induction of labor (2T termination IOL) is associated with duration of labor and adverse health outcomes. Study design We analyzed a retros…
View article: Leitlinien-Update ERC 2025 – Reanimation von Erwachsenen
Leitlinien-Update ERC 2025 – Reanimation von Erwachsenen Open
View article: Neither lidocaine nor amiodarone is likely to provide a clinically important benefit in adult out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients with refractory ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia.
Neither lidocaine nor amiodarone is likely to provide a clinically important benefit in adult out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients with refractory ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia. Open
In adult out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients with refractory ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia, neither lidocaine nor amiodarone have shown a clinically important benefit in improving survival to hospital di…
View article: Neither lidocaine nor amiodarone is likely to provide a clinically important benefit in adult out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients with refractory ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia.
Neither lidocaine nor amiodarone is likely to provide a clinically important benefit in adult out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients with refractory ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia. Open
In adult out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients with refractory ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia, neither lidocaine nor amiodarone have shown a clinically important benefit in improving survival to hospital di…
View article: A Novel Device for Temporary Cardiac Stimulation Using Permanent Pacemaker Generators and Active-Fixation Leads: The TEMPACE Multi-Center Prospective Study
A Novel Device for Temporary Cardiac Stimulation Using Permanent Pacemaker Generators and Active-Fixation Leads: The TEMPACE Multi-Center Prospective Study Open
Aims To determine the safety and effectiveness of the KronoSafe® permanent pacemaker adapter for temporary cardiac pacing (TCP) with active-fixation leads (TCPAFL). Methods This was a multicenter, prospective, descriptive clinical investig…
View article: Asystole Triggered by Swallowing: Insights From a Case of Infective Endocarditis in a 35-Year-Old HIV Patient
Asystole Triggered by Swallowing: Insights From a Case of Infective Endocarditis in a 35-Year-Old HIV Patient Open
BACKGROUND Asystole during swallowing is a rarely observed phenomenon attributable to several underlying factors. The present report documents a case of asystole during swallowing, caused by cardiac arrhythmias associated with infective en…
View article: HOPE or Hopeless? Unexpected Neurological Recovery After ECPR in a Patient with Severely Hypothermic Cardiac Arrest with Multiple Hemorrhagic Complications: A Case Report
HOPE or Hopeless? Unexpected Neurological Recovery After ECPR in a Patient with Severely Hypothermic Cardiac Arrest with Multiple Hemorrhagic Complications: A Case Report Open
Background A high hypothermia outcome prediction after ECLS (HOPE) score may indicate favorable neurological outcomes in hypothermic cardiac arrest, even in older adults. Although it does not account for life-threatening complications aris…
View article: Complete Recovery After Prolonged Cardiac Arrest With Manual CPR and Low-Contrast PCI
Complete Recovery After Prolonged Cardiac Arrest With Manual CPR and Low-Contrast PCI Open
This case highlights the feasibility of full recovery from prolonged asystolic arrest using manual CPR, bedside cooling, and contrast-sparing PCI in a peripheral, resource-limited setting.
View article: Typical ictal pattern on <scp>MR</scp> perfusion scan for patients on the ictal–interictal continuum
Typical ictal pattern on <span>MR</span> perfusion scan for patients on the ictal–interictal continuum Open
View article: Baroreflex Sensitivity Predicts the Head-Up Tilt Test Induced Asystole Among Patients With Suspected Vasovagal Syncope
Baroreflex Sensitivity Predicts the Head-Up Tilt Test Induced Asystole Among Patients With Suspected Vasovagal Syncope Open
View article: Continuous Chest Compressions with Asynchronous Ventilation in Asphyxiated Preterm Lambs with Asystole
Continuous Chest Compressions with Asynchronous Ventilation in Asphyxiated Preterm Lambs with Asystole Open
Introduction: Gas exchange and perfusion are impaired during neonatal cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Continuous chest compressions with asynchronous ventilation (CCCaV) improve oxygenation and hemodynamics in term animal models compared to…
View article: Electrophysiology Models for End-Stage Renal Disease Maladaptations That Promote Asystole
Electrophysiology Models for End-Stage Renal Disease Maladaptations That Promote Asystole Open
Many patients with chronic renal impairment experience cardiac comorbidities throughout their lives, and the incidence of electrophysiological demise for patients with terminal renal impairment requiring renal replacement therapy is higher…
View article: Epinephrine Dosing by Emergency Medicine Residents During a Simulated Prehospital Pediatric Cardiac Arrest
Epinephrine Dosing by Emergency Medicine Residents During a Simulated Prehospital Pediatric Cardiac Arrest Open
Background Pediatric prehospital dosing errors occur at high rates, up to 60% for epinephrine. Senior emergency medicine residents (EMR) in the Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine (WMed) residency respond as EMS…
View article: Bradycardia is induced by hyperactivity of the vagus nerve and nucleus ambiguus during seizures propagating into the brainstem
Bradycardia is induced by hyperactivity of the vagus nerve and nucleus ambiguus during seizures propagating into the brainstem Open
Objective Seizure‐induced bradycardia and asystole have been documented by video‐EEG monitoring periods in patients with epilepsy. This cardiac dysfunction during or after seizures may contribute to sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUD…
View article: Cardiac Rhythm Conversions and the Outcome in Refractory Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: Extracorporeal Versus Conventional Resuscitation
Cardiac Rhythm Conversions and the Outcome in Refractory Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: Extracorporeal Versus Conventional Resuscitation Open
OBJECTIVES: A Prague out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) study has demonstrated that an invasive approach (early transport to the hospital, extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation [ECPR]) is a feasible and effective treatment strate…
View article: Intraoperative Asystole Induced by Intramedullary Reaming During Orthopedic Surgery
Intraoperative Asystole Induced by Intramedullary Reaming During Orthopedic Surgery Open
View article: Ictal Asystole in a Patient With <scp>DEE</scp> due to an <i>FGF12</i> Pathogenic Variant: A Reminder to Monitor Cardiac Function
Ictal Asystole in a Patient With <span>DEE</span> due to an <i>FGF12</i> Pathogenic Variant: A Reminder to Monitor Cardiac Function Open
We report the first known case of a 9-year-old male with early-onset epilepsy, syncope, and ictal asystole-requiring pacemaker implantation at the age of seven-associated with a pathogenic variant in FGF12.
View article: Eagle syndrome presenting with cardiac sinoatrial arrest and recurrent syncope
Eagle syndrome presenting with cardiac sinoatrial arrest and recurrent syncope Open
A man in his mid-40s presented with recurrent episodes of syncope, some of which were triggered by neck extension. In-hospital telemetry documented sinoatrial arrest with a prolonged asystole of 11 s. Computed tomography of the neck demons…
View article: Asystole During Suspension Laryngoscopy: Vagal Reflex or Carotid Sinus Hypersensitivity? A Case Report
Asystole During Suspension Laryngoscopy: Vagal Reflex or Carotid Sinus Hypersensitivity? A Case Report Open
Background Asystole during suspension laryngoscopy is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication if not promptly identified and treated. Case presentation A 62-year-old man developed asystole during the insertion of a suspension …
View article: Effects of Sugammadex and Rocuronium on the Electro-mechanical Activity of Cardiac Myocytes
Effects of Sugammadex and Rocuronium on the Electro-mechanical Activity of Cardiac Myocytes Open
Separate or combined administration of sugammadex and rocuronium had various effects on myocyte contractility, AP, and ICaL, which could cause significant changes leading to adverse cardiac events. Further experimental and clinical studies…
View article: Prognostic significance of severe mitral annular calcification in aortic stenosis: implications for aortic valve replacement outcome
Prognostic significance of severe mitral annular calcification in aortic stenosis: implications for aortic valve replacement outcome Open
View article: Eligible DBD Donors Proceeding via the DCD Pathway: Incidence, Cause, and Outcomes in the United Kingdom
Eligible DBD Donors Proceeding via the DCD Pathway: Incidence, Cause, and Outcomes in the United Kingdom Open
Background. Eligible donation after brain death (DBD) donors may rarely proceed via the donation after circulatory death (DCD) pathway. The incidence, reasons for pathway divergence, and graft and recipient outcomes in the United Kingdom o…
View article: Clinical case of asystole in a teenager due to vaping. Russian Journal for Personalized Medicine
Clinical case of asystole in a teenager due to vaping. Russian Journal for Personalized Medicine Open
Contemporary society is witnessing a steady increase in e-cigarette use among youth. Numerous studies have confirmed the negative cardiovascular effects of vaping, including sudden cardiac death. In recent years, the scientific community h…
View article: Late‐onset asystole associated with vagal nerve stimulation
Late‐onset asystole associated with vagal nerve stimulation Open
Vagal nerve stimulation (VNS) is a form of neuromodulation that is an established adjunct in the management of drug‐resistant epilepsy. The common side effects of VNS are cough, dysphonia, or shortness of breath, which are often mild and d…
View article: Ictal asystole and ictal syncope must be differentiated from neurally mediated syncope
Ictal asystole and ictal syncope must be differentiated from neurally mediated syncope Open
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View article: Risk assessment of temporary pacing for cardiac arrest after cardiopulmonary bypass-assisted cardiovascular surgery: A case-control study
Risk assessment of temporary pacing for cardiac arrest after cardiopulmonary bypass-assisted cardiovascular surgery: A case-control study Open
Objective Cardiac arrest happens in 0.7%-5.2% patients after cardiovascular surgery, and cases with asystole or severe bradycardia need timely temporary pacing. However, routine temporary pacing wire insertion in cardiopulmonary bypass (CP…