What is the difference between transient ischemic attack and stroke? By definition a transient ischemic attack is a neurological deficit like hemiplegia or monoplegia which recovers completely within
What is myocardial bridging? Normally the epicardial coronary arteries are located outside the myocardium. Occasionally a segment of the epicardial coronary artery passes through the myocardium. This causes
How does the electrocardiogram (ECG) help patient care? ECG records the electrical activity of the heart. It shows various abnormalities with different types of heart disease. The most
What are the risks of angioplasty? Angioplasty is generally a safe procedure. It relieves the block in the blood vessels and improves the blood supply to the heart
How long does the smoking related risk remain once you quit smoking? The risk level returns to the level of the general population 5 years after quitting smoking.
What are vegetations in endocarditis? For bacterial endocarditis, it is a combination of thrombus with bacteria and leucocytes. Instead of bacteria there will be fungi in fungal endocarditis.
Why is thrombolysis for stroke not used as often as for heart attack? The problem of thrombolysis in stroke is slightly complex. To be effective, it has to
What is respiratory sinus arrhythmia? Heart rate increases when you breathe in and decreases when you breathe out. This change in heart rate with breathing is known as
What are the cardiovascular benefits of exercise? Exercise keeps you fit and reduces the cardiovascular risk. Blood pressure and lipid levels come down with regular exercise. Aerobic exercises