Coarctoplasty (also known as Balloon Angioplasty for Coarctation of the Aorta) is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat a coarctation of aorta. Earlier the term was used
A true case of aortic pseudostenosis has been described following Bentall procedure which is combined replacement of aortic valve and ascending aorta with a graft. A person presenting
Acute Mitral Regurgitation is a medical and surgical emergency characterized by the sudden, often catastrophic, leakage of blood backward through the mitral valve from the left ventricle into
In survivors of sudden cardiac death (SCD), coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common underlying etiology, identified in approximately 70% to 80% of cases. Consequently, coronary angiography
Transplant Coronary Artery Disease (TCAD), also known as Cardiac Allograft Vasculopathy (CAV), is a unique and aggressive form of coronary artery disease that occurs in the transplanted heart.
Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) is a unique and often underdiagnosed cause of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) that disproportionately affects young to middle-aged women. Unlike traditional heart attacks
Prinzmetal angina (also known as variant angina) is a fascinating clinical phenomenon because it flips the “standard” model of heart disease on its head. While typical angina is
In-stent restenosis (ISR) remains a significant challenge in interventional cardiology, characterized by the narrowing of a previously stented coronary artery segment. While Drug-Eluting Stents (DES) have drastically reduced
Mechanical complications after an acute myocardial infarction are life-threatening events that typically occur within the first week following the insult. While their incidence has decreased significantly in the
Stress cardiomyopathy, also commonly known as Takotsubo cardiomyopathy or “Broken Heart Syndrome,” is a temporary heart condition that often mimics a heart attack but is triggered by severe
