What is coronary calcium scoring? Cardiology Basics Coronary calcium scoring is done from a plain multidetector computed tomography (CT) scan. MDCT produces images of coronary arteries in multiple
What is an echocardiogram? Cardiology Basics Echocardiogram is ultrasound imaging of the heart. Ultrasound is high frequency sound wave which is not audible to the human ear. The
What is a silent myocardial infarction? Cardiology Basics Silent myocardial infarction is one in which the person does not know that myocardial infarction has occurred. This can be
What are cardiac monitors? Cardiology Basics Cardiac monitors are devices with displays to show ECG, heart rate and other parameters on a continuous basis, usually used in the
What is the difference between invasive and non invasive ventilation? Cardiology Basics Ventilator is a device used to support breathing. It is used when there is difficulty in
How is thyroid linked to heart disease? Cardiology Basics Disorders of thyroid gland can cause heart disease in multiple ways. Heart disease can occur with both hypothyroidism and
PROTECTED TAVR – Cerebral embolic protection? Higher rates of stroke have been considered as a limitation of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) in comparison with surgical aortic valve
Interatrial septal device therapy in HFpEF Effective therapeutic modalities for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) are lesser than those available for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction
