Factors thought to affect the success of and energy requirements for cardioversion of atrial fibrillation were studied in 80 (49 male, 31 female) patients aged 21-88 (mean 61.5 years). Transthoracic… (More)
Electrode pad size is an important determinant of transthoracic current flow during external countershock. Self-adhesive, dual function electrocardiogram/defibrillator pads were used to assess the… (More)
Intramyocardial current flow is a critical factor in successful ventricular defibrillation. The main determinants of intramyocardial current flow during transthoracic countershock are the selected… (More)
Within four hours of the onset of acute myocardial infarction 57 consecutive patients were randomised blindly to infusion of 150 mg recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rt-PA) (group 1) over… (More)
Between 1986 and 1988, 239 consecutive patients with acute myocardial infarction received thrombolytic therapy up to 285 minutes after onset of symptoms; in 39 (17 with anterior infarction, 21… (More)
The study investigated the potential health benefits of two levels of short-term exercise intervention, compared with non-intervention, on selected modifiable coronary heart disease (CHD) risk… (More)
A cellular transtelephonic defibrillator facilitates early defibrillation in remote areas and involves electrocardiographic diagnosis and defibrillation control by a physician remote from but in… (More)
Fifty-nine consecutive patients presenting within 6 hours of the onset of symptoms of an acute myocardial infarction were treated with 150 mg of soluble aspirin orally, and either 70 or 100 mg of… (More)
Patients who have chest pain occurring at rest are at a significant risk of myocardial infarction and or sudden death. Most trials enter patients with anginal rest pain after an initial screening… (More)