Amiodarone vs. Lidocaine in Refractory VF: Lessons from the ALPS Trial

Introduction Shock-refractory ventricular fibrillation (VF) and pulseless ventricular tachycardia (pVT) remain among the most difficult cardiac arrest rhythms to manage. Even with rapid defibrillation and high-quality CPR, some patients simply…

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Safe Transfer of Patients with Suspected Myocardial Infarction to Facilities with Cath Labs

The transfer of patients with a suspected myocardial infarction (MI) from hospitals without catheterization laboratories (cath labs) to those equipped with such facilities is a critical process that demands precise…

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