Ventilator is a device used to support breathing. It is used when there is difficulty in breathing or when spontaneous breathing has stopped. Ventilator is an important life
The direct current shock given can have a monophasic or biphasic waveform. In monophasic shock, the shock is given in only one direction from one electrode to the
High degree of awareness of heart attack symptoms in the community will go a long way in seeking early treatment. For life threatening diseases like heart attack, early
Echocardiographic assessment of left ventricular diastolic function with special reference on diastolic function assessment in atrial fibrillation. Though there are several parameters for evaluation of left ventricular diastolic
ECG in a person with persistent anginal pain for the past several hours showing significant ST segment depression anterolateral leads along with sinus tachycardia. ST segment elevation is
Coronary Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) equipment consists of an IVUS catheter, pullback device and the imaging console. If lesion lengths have to be assessed, motorized pullback is required. For
It is not always possible to be certain about the origin of chest pain just by its characteristics as the variation between individuals is quite a bit. A
Echocardiographic evaluation of aortic regurgitation, demonstrated through multiple images. Echocardiogram in parasternal long axis view shows dilated left ventricle, left atrium, aorta and a small portion of the
Sudden breathlessness at night in those with known heart disease is usually due to collection of fluid in the lungs (pulmonary edema). During day time, when one is