Explore expert insights into ECG interpretation, acute coronary syndromes, arrhythmias, and heart failure in emergency and critical care. Our evidence-based cardiology posts provide practical guidance for frontline clinicians, covering key topics from diagnosis to management. Stay informed with the latest research, case discussions, and best practices to enhance patient care in the ED.
This month the emergency department point of care ultrasound in out-of-hospital and in-ED cardiac arrest trial from the REASON1 trial is published in the journal Resuscitation. This has been rumoured […]
JC: Is this the REASON to use USS in cardiac arrest? St.Emlyn’s Read More
This month I was honoured that a study I wrote with some terrific colleagues from Europe, Australia and the US has been published as the ‘Editor’s Choice’ in Academic Emergency Medicine.
One high sensitivity troponin test to rule out acute myocardial infarction Read More
Last week I was wandering through Amsterdam when I came across a tweet which stopped me in my tracks. A real game changer, a shock, a wake up call and
Life and Learning from Rob Rogers on the other side of that ECG Read More
Here at St.Emlyn’s we are always interested in improving outcomes from serious illness and injury. In many cases the outcome for patients in terms of their quality of life is
JC: Does EPO improve OOHCA outcomes? St.Emlyn’s Read More
It’s been a while since we shared a cardiology case but here’s a cracker for you. As usual, see our Caveats and Cautions. While these cases are based on our
Cardiology Case 05: Detective work Read More
Last week, while Iain was giving a keynote lecture in Austria, I was also heading for distant shores to speak about chest pain evaluation at a special conference set up
Getting your chest pain evaluation right: #UMECS16 Read More
As you surely know we love thinking about Troponin at St.Emlyn’s. We have our own world expert in Rick Body and there is loads of stuff here on the site
JC: High sensitivity Troponin I on presentation. Is it enough to rule out ACS? St.Emlyn’s Read More
SVT (supraventricular tachycardia) is something we see a lot of in Emergency Medicine. Any emergency physician will tell you exactly how satisfying it is to treat a patient with SVT. There
JC The REVERT trial: Dip or doom for SVT in the Emergency Department? Read More
