Why is an anticoagulant required when an artificial valve is implanted? Artificial valve material is thrombogenic. Clots can form on the valve and obstruct it. Fragments of clot
Rytand’s murmur Rytand’s murmur is heard in complete heart block when atrial contraction coincides with the early rapid filling phase of the ventricle as a short mid diastolic
Modified Bruce Protocol Standard Bruce protocol for treadmill exercise test has 7 three minute stages. First stage starts at a speed of 1.7 miles per hour and a
Wolf Parkinson White (WPW) syndrome Wolf Parkinson White (WPW) syndrome is due to an accessory atrioventricular pathway which bypasses the normal atrioventricular (AV) nodal delay. ECG manifests a
Pulse deficit Pulse deficit or pulse apex deficit is the difference between simultaneously counted heart rate and pulse rate. This usually occurs in atrial fibrillation. When heart beats
Metabolic equivalent 1 MET or metabolic equivalent corresponds to an oxygen consumption of 3.5 ml /Kg/min. It is the basal metabolic oxygen consumption.
Neurocardiogenic syncope Neurocardiogenic syncope is transient loss of postural tone due to decreased blood flow to the brain which results in a fall. It is a common condition,
