What is high altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) ? High altitude pulmonary edema is collection of fluid in the lungs on rapid ascent to high altitudes. It is a
What is Windkessel Effect? എന്താണ് വിൻഡ്കെസൽ എഫ്ഫക്റ്റ്? The term ‘Windkessel effect’ is used in the setting of large elastic arteries like aorta. Elastic arteries have elastic tissue much
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
