What is TAPVC? TAPVC stands for total anomalous pulmonary venous connection. It is also known as TAPVD or total anomalous pulmonary venous drainage. Normally, pulmonary veins join the
What are the dangerous signs on Holter monitoring? ഹോൾട്ടർ നിരീക്ഷണത്തിലെ അപകടകരമായ അടയാളങ്ങൾ എന്തൊക്കെയാണ്? Holter monitoring is an ambulatory ECG monitoring, usually with a digital recorder, attached to a
What is LBBB? LBBB stands for left bundle branch block. It is an electrical block in the pathway taking electrical signals from the upper chamber of the heart
What is coronary subclavian steal syndrome? Coronary subclavian steal syndrome is the diversion of blood from the coronary circulation to the exercising left upper limb after a coronary
What are MRI conditional pacemakers? Usually devices containing metallic components are considered to be unsafe during an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) procedure. Pacemakers are devices which give regular
Prevention of rheumatic fever Rheumatic fever is a disease which affects mostly the joints and heart valves, though manifestations can be there in the brain and skin. Heart
What is peripartum cardiomyopathy? Peripartum cardiomyopathy is a heart muscle disease which occurs in the last month of pregnancy or within 5 months of delivery. Left ventricle, the
Which heart diseases have higher risk in pregnancy? Changes in blood circulation during pregnancy and labour can adversely affect many of the significant heart diseases. Increase in blood
What is a subcutaneous ICD? ICD stands for implantable cardioverter defibrillator in cardiology. It is a device which monitors the heart rhythm and automatically treats it with electrical
