Urgent surgery is part of a daily practice on cardio vascular units, and it may be required in patients with conditions such as acute coronary syndrome, endocarditis and valvular diseases, trauma, acute aortic dissection as well as acute vascular embolisations and Leriche syndrome

In emergency situation, preoperative patient work-up for cardio-vascular surgery is quite different from the elective setting. Cardiothoracic surgery is a highly subspecialized field of surgery and a specialty where morbidity and mortality rates have been directly correlated with multidisciplinary team working, level of surgical expertise, and the presence of state-of-the-art facilities, in diagnosis, treatment, and management of complications. Importantly, cardiothoracic surgery evokes an emotion of high surgical standards, grace, and prestige in the public eye as well as among other healthcare professional.

Cardiovascular emergencies and symptoms are one of the most common reasons for patients’ attendance in any emergency department (ED). Symptoms are either related to true cardiovascular problems or mimic cardiovascular problems. It becomes very difficult at times to differentiate between them. Many symptoms which mimic the cardiovascular problem may be present due to other systems’ involvement. So, there may be an atypical presentation of cardiovascular emergencies or atypical presentation of other system problems presenting as cardiovascular diseases. Missing true cardiovascular emergencies can be a reason for mortality and morbidity cases which puts burden on healthcare services and affects physicians’ morale. Here, in this chapter, we will discuss common cardiovascular emergencies and their presentations and approach to deal with them. We will also discuss differential diagnosis, when dealing with such conditions. We will also discuss the best diagnostic modalities and disposition plans which will ensure patient safety.

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