Common Critical Care Diagnoses Cardiovascular Emergencies

Cardiovascular emergencies represent some of the most critical and life-threatening conditions treated in intensive care units (ICUs). These include acute myocardial infarction (heart attack), arrhythmias, congestive heart failure, cardiac tamponade, and hypertensive crises. Rapid diagnosis and intervention are essential to reduce morbidity and mortality. Treatments may include advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), administration of vasopressors, emergency catheterization, continuous ECG monitoring, and in severe cases, mechanical circulatory support like intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).

According to cardiologists and intensivists, early intervention, continuous monitoring, and multi-disciplinary ICU care significantly improve patient outcomes in cardiovascular emergencies.