MR angio of aortoiliac disease Magnetic resonance (MR) angiography of aortoiliac disease has the advantage that no contrast has to be administered and hence suitable in individuals with renal
Familial hypercholesterolemia Familial hypercholesterolemia is an autosomal dominant disorder and should be suspected when the total cholesterol levels are above 300 mg/dL in adults and above 250 mg/dL
ICU Central monitor ICU central monitors are now commonplace in most intensive care units. They are connected to bedside monitors either by wired circuits or wireless links. They
Echocardiogram in Aortic Stenosis Echocardiogram is a very useful tool to assess aortic stenosis. It will identify whether the stenosis is valvar, supra valvar or subvalvar. Associated lesions
Coarctation of aorta – angiogram Still picture from an aortogram in coarctation of aorta in lateral view. The catheter is seen along the anterior border of the aorta.
Snap shots of balloon mitral valvotomy fluoroscopic images Screenshot of the fluoroscopic image showing the balloon mitral valvotomy (BMV) balloon across the interatrial septum in the left atrium
Echocardiogram in Mitral Stenosis Left panel shows the parasternal long axis view (PLAX). AO: Aorta; MVO: Mitral valve opening; LA: left atrium. Doming of the anterior mitral leaflet
Holter monitoring Holter monitoring is continuous monitoring and recording of two or more surface electrocardiographic leads in a magnetic tape or solid state memory. Recordings on magnetic audio
ROCKET AF sub study on rivaroxaban in elderly Journal Review ROCKET AF sub study on rivaroxaban in elderly evaluated this oral factor Xa inhibitor. It has been shown
Non invasive blood pressure monitoring Non invasive blood pressure monitoring is now common place in intensive care units and emergency departments. Most cardiac monitors also incorporate NIBP in