Cardiology Pathways

Assessment and treatment of acute decompensated heart failure including diuresis, vasodilator therapy, and escalation.

Risk stratification and management of non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction using GRACE score, dual antiplatelet therapy, and invasive strategy timing.

Assessment, rate control, rhythm control, and anticoagulation decisions for new-onset or paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.

Recognition and management of hypertensive emergency (SBP >180/120 with end-organ damage) versus hypertensive urgency.

Assessment and treatment of symptomatic bradycardia including AV blocks, sick sinus syndrome, and pacing indications.

Management of ventricular tachycardia (VT) and ventricular fibrillation (VF) including defibrillation, antiarrhythmic therapy, and ICD considerations.

Systematic evaluation of transient loss of consciousness to distinguish vasovagal, cardiac, and orthostatic syncope using ROSE, San Francisco, and Canadian syncope risk scores.

Diagnosis, medical management, and revascularisation decision-making for stable angina.

Diagnosis using modified Duke criteria and management of infective endocarditis including antibiotic selection and surgical indications.