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Cardiac arrhythmias and their treatment in critical care
In critical care, cardiac arrhythmias demand swift and precise intervention to prevent hemodynamic compromise. Treatment strategies include identifying and addressing underlying causes such as ischemia or electrolyte imbalances. Anti-arrhythmic medications may be administered, and in cases of severe arrhythmias, electrical therapies like cardioversion or pacing are employed to restore normal rhythm. Continuous monitoring and collaboration among critical care specialists, cardiologists, and electrophysiologists are essential for prompt diagnosis, tailored management, and minimizing complications associated with cardiac arrhythmias in critically ill patients.
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![Dr. Yogesh Rathod
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Dr. Yogesh Rathod
Director & Consultant Critical Care Physician Aadhar Superspeciality Pvt. Ltd and Aadhar Critical Care"
Dr. Yogesh Bhimrao Rathod is a consultant critical care physician with over 10 years of experience. He is currently the director and chairman of Aadhar Superspeciality Pvt. Ltd. and Aadhar Critical Care, both located in Solapur, Maharashtra, India.Dr. Rathod has a wealth of experience in all aspects of critical care, including critical care nephrology, cardiology, neurology, and gastroenterology. He is also proficient in anesthesiology, anesthesia procedures, pain management, interventionist intensive care, internal medicine, bronchoscopy, and thoracoscopy.In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Rathod is also a researcher and educator
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