Question

Make a summary about Cardiac Arrest in Acute Coronary Syndromes

Answer 1

Sudden cardiac arrest in acute coronary syndromes mostly results from complex ventricular arrhythmias

Although the incidence has fallen with contemporary management, they still pose a threat for many patients

SYMPTOMS:

- chest pain or discomfort, which may involve tightness or fullness

- pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the jaw,neck, back

-shortness of breath

- feeling dizzy

- Nausea,sweating

TREATMENT

Beta blockers administered prophylactically have a protective effect

For recurrent episodes, pharmcologic treatment consists of beta blockers and amiodarone or in nonresponsive patients, lidocaine

Other antiarrhythmatic drugs play only a marginal role

Catheter ablation performed in qualified centres can be effective in recurrent episodes of ventricular tachycardia or ventricular fibrillation triggered by premature ventricular contractions