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
What is diabetic cardiomyopathy? Cardiomyopathy means heart muscle disease. Diabetic cardiomyopathy is a special type of heart muscle disease in those with diabetes without associated disease of blood
What is dissection of aorta? Dissection of aorta is a tear in the inner lining of aorta. Aorta is the largest blood vessel in the body carrying oxygenated
What is aortic aneurysm? Aortic aneurysm is a localized enlargement of the aorta. Aorta is the largest blood vessel which carries oxygenated blood to the body. The aneurysm
What is temporary pacing? Pacemaker is an electronic device used to give regular electrical signals to the heart when the heart beat has slowed down unduly due to
