All About Heart And Blood Vessels

How will you assess the radial pulse? Radial pulse is felt by light compression of the radial artery over the lower end of radius, in front of the

What is the role of cooling the body (hypothermia) in cardiac surgery? Hypothermia or lowering of body temperature decreases the metabolic requirement of vital organs. Hence it is

What are the potential problems in stem cell therapy for heart disease? Stem cell therapy is still an investigational modality of treatment. The approach using embryonic stem cells

What are the parameters monitored on vital sign monitors? ECG, blood pressure, respiration and heart rate are the parameters displayed in most vital sign monitors. It is possible

How long does it take for statins to reverse plaques in arteries? It takes several months of statin intake for producing true regression of plaques, that too in

Is “Cough CPR” Useful? Cardiopulmonary resuscitation or CPR, is done to maintain breathing and circulation in cardiac arrest. Usual CPR needs another person do chest compression and artificial

Is any hormone released from the heart? Atrial natriuretic peptide or ANP is released by the heart muscle and induces sodium excretion by the kidneys. It is released

What is congestive heart failure? Congestive heart failure is a combination of right heart failure and left heart failure. It is characterised by elevated jugular venous pressure, enlargement

Tricuspid Stenosis Tricuspid stenosis is much rarer, compared to mitral stenosis. Rheumatic tricuspid stenosis is almost invariably associated with mitral stenosis. Carcinoid heart disease is another important cause

Tricuspid Regurgitation Tricuspid valve is the largest of the four heart valves. Tricuspid regurgitation is most often secondary to elevated right ventricular pressure as a consequence of pulmonary