Red heart pill (polypill) – a combination of aspirin, a statin which helps lower cholesterol, an ACE inhibitor and a thiazide to counter high blood pressure. According to the
‘Red Heart Pill’ could help prevent heart attack and stroke! According to the world health organisation, 17 million people die every year from heart attack and stroke. What if
Depression found to increase the risk of heart failure Heart patients who become depressed are found to have a higher risk of developing heart failure. Heart disease affects
Gene mutation that burns fat faster! The study which uncovered a gene mutation which burns fat faster, was conducted on 809 members of the Old Order Amish community.
How does mannitol cause transient volume expansion? Mannitol being an osmotically active agent draws fluid from the extravascular compartment into the vascular compartment. This causes transient volume expansion
Renin angiotensin aldosterone axis Decreased blood flow to the kidneys cause them to secrete renin. Renin increases the production of angiotensin, a potent vasoconstrictor which causes contraction of
Concerns about radiation exposure in cardiac CT angiography Cardiac CT angiography is a popular test for non-invasive evaluation of coronary artery disease or blocks in the blood vessels
Cardiac Invalidism ‘Cardiac Invalidism’ refers to persons experiencing physical and psychological disability even though they have adequate physical recovery from an episode of Myocardial Infarction or heart attack.
Rotated Chest X-ray Rotated chest x-ray with prominent aorta. Apparent tracheal shift to the right is due to rotation. Medial end of right clavicle is seen farther away
Normal Chest X-Ray Normal chest X-ray, PA view demonstrating cardiovascular structures. RPA: right pulmonary artery; LPA: left pulmonary artery; MPA: main pulmonary artery. Right heart border is formed
