Prognostic markers in pericarditis Poor prognostic markers in pericarditis [1]: Fever more than 38 degrees Centigrade Large pericardial effusion measuring more than 20 mm on echocardiography Presence of
Perimyocarditis vs Myopericarditis Hearing the terms one may be tempted to think both are the same. But it is not so according to the 2015 ESC (European Society
Cardiology MCQ – ECG changes in pericarditis ECG changes in pericarditis are due to involvement of: Visceral pericardium Parietal pericardium Visceral pericardium (epicardium) and adjacent myocardium None of
ROX index ROX index is used to predict the success (and failure) of high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC). ROX index is the ratio of pulse oximetry/fraction of inspired oxygen
Awake ECMO Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is used for treatment of severe respiratory or cardiopulmonary failure. Usually these patients are sedated and mechanically ventilated, though at lower tidal
Risk of cerebral hypoxia with ECMO Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenator (ECMO) is a potential lifesaving intervention in those with refractory cardiogenic shock. But there is potential risk of
Pulmonary Artery Pulsatility Index Pulmonary Artery Pulsatility Index (PAPI) is a recently described hemodynamic index, which has been used to predict right ventricular failure in those with inferior
Pyrethroid insecticides may increase cardiovascular mortality A study published in JAMA (Journal of American Medical Association) Internal Medicine evaluated the environmental exposure to pyrethroid insecticides by checking the
InterTAK diagnostic score for Takotsubo cardiomyopathy InterTAK Diagnostic Score was developed from the results for International Takotsubo Registry [1] by the InterTAK International Registry Group. The score was
