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
Which part of the heart is affected by the following coronary branch occlusions? Left anterior descending coronary artery, LAD: anterior wall of left ventricle and interventricular septum. Left
How long does a person with congenital heart disease survive? It depends on the severity of the congenital heart defect. Mild forms like a small ventricular septal defect
Is there any treatment for enlarged heart? Any form of severe heart disease can cause the heart to enlarge. The most common is severe hypertension or high blood
What are the routes by which cardiac catheterisation can be done? The most common route for combined left and right heart catheterization is by the femoral route, through
