What are desirable levels of good cholesterol (HDL), bad cholesterol (LDL), triglycerides and total cholesterol? Good cholesterol (HDL) is involved in reverse cholesterol transport from the blood vessels
How long does it take blood to reach the left ventricle from the right ventricle? That will be practically the pulmonary circulation time, the time taken for the
Pulseless electrical activity Any rhythm without a pulse can be called a pulseless electrical activity. It is also sometimes called electromechanical dissociation. Usually it is a fast ventricular
On which side is pleural effusion in cardiac failure more common? Pleural effusion in congestive heart failure if it is unilateral, is found more often on right side.
Idiopathic Fascicular Ventricular Tachycardia (Belhassen’s Ventricular Tachycardia) Idiopathic fascicular ventricular tachycardia is unique in that it has a relatively narrower QRS width and it responds to verapamil. It
What is the effect of foods with high sodium content on the heart? High sodium diet can worsen hypertension, which can lead to heart failure. Hypertension is an
What is peripartum cardiomyopathy? Peripartum cardiomyopathy is a rare disorder in which a heart muscle weakening is noted within the final month of pregnancy or within 5 months
How is TEE (trans esophageal echocardiography) superior for detecting clots in the left atrium? Echocardiogram is an ultrasound study of the heart. Trans esophageal echocardiography is superior to
What are the uses of dihydropyridines ? Dihydropyridines are calcium channel blockers e. g. nifedipine, nitrendipine, amlodipine – mostly used in the treatment of hypertension. They also have
What problems with heart or blood vessels can cause a fall in blood pressure? If the pumping function of left ventricle is reduced grossly, it can cause fall