What is pericardial effusion? Pericardial effusion is collection of fluid within the layers covering the heart. Pericardium is the covering of the heart. It has an inner layer
What are ICD-11 codes for heart diseases? Many of you would have noted ICD codes for diagnosis in the hospital discharge summaries of relatives. ICD stands for the
What are ventricular ectopic beats (VPC)? Ventricular ectopic beats are premature heart beats originating from the ventricles, the lower chambers of the heart. Normal heart beats originate from
What is supraventricular tachycardia? Supraventricular tachycardia is a fast rhythm originating from the upper chambers of the heart. Normal heart rhythm originates from the sinus node, the natural
What is ventricular tachycardia? Ventricular tachycardia (VT) is an abnormal fast rhythm originating from the ventricles, the lower chambers of the heart. Normally heart rhythm originates from the
What are the normal values for ECG measurements? Normal values for any measurement may vary with age, body size, gender and the population being assessed. Still some normal
What is heart valve disease? Our heart has four chambers, two upper and two lower. Two major blood vessels arise from the lower chambers. There are four heart
Is the blood pressure same on both arms? മലയാളം പതിപ്പ് Guidelines on hypertension (high blood pressure) generally recommend measurement of blood pressure in both arms in the initial
What is an implantable loop recorder? Implantable loop recorders (ILR) are small devices which can be implanted under the skin and monitor the heart rhythm for about three
What is a pacemaker? Pacemaker is an electronic device which can give regular electrical pulses to the heart when its own electrical system has slowed down. Pacemaker can