What is constrictive pericarditis? Constrictive pericarditis is thickening and scarring of the outer covering of the heart over a long period. The outer covering of the heart is
What is rupture of sinus of Valsalva aneurysm (RSOV)? Sinus of Valsalva aneurysm is an enlargement in the root of aorta. Aorta is the largest blood vessel carrying
What is unroofing of a myocardial bridge? Myocardial bridge is a segment of coronary artery which tunnels through the myocardium. Myocardium is the technical term for heart muscle.
What is Ebstein’s anomaly? Ebstein’s anomaly is a birth defect of the tricuspid valve, which may manifest soon after birth or more commonly later in life. Tricuspid valve
What is WPW syndrome? WPW syndrome is short form for Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. WPW syndrome is characterized by an accessory electrical conduction pathway from the upper chambers of the
What is ECG imaging (ECGi)? ECG is the recording of the electrical activity of the heart from the body surface. ECG imaging (ECGi) uses a special vest with
How to prepare for a Holter monitoring test? Holter monitoring is 24-48 hour recording of the ECG using small electrodes attached to the chest. It is an important
What are cyanotic spells (Tet spells)? കുട്ടികളിൽ സയനോട്ടിക് സ്പെല്ലുകൾ (ടെറ്റ് സ്പെല്ലുകൾ) बच्चों में सयनोटिक स्पेल्स (टेट स्पेल्स) Cyanosis is bluish discoloration of skin and lips due to decreased
What is MINOCA? MINOCA is short form for myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries. Myocardial infarction is heart muscle damage due to loss of blood supply, usually due
What is myocardial viability assessment? Myocardium is the technical term for heart muscle. Myocardial viability means regions of heart muscle which can recover its function if the blood
