Fontan Circulation Fontan repair of tricuspid atresia was initiated in late 1960s. Francis Fontan et al reported that surgical repair was carried out in three patients with tricuspid
Elevated prosthetic valve gradients Elevated gradients across prosthetic valves can occur due to various reasons. But before declaring that prosthetic valve gradients are elevated, the usual gradient across
Modified Blalock – Taussig shunt The original Blalock – Taussig (BT) shunt was designed by Helen B Taussig (physician) and Alfred Blalock (surgeon) at the John Hopkins Hospital.
Pulmonary thromboendarterectomy Pulmonary thromboendarterectomy is the standard surgical treatment for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) if the surgical risk is reasonable to tolerate a prolonged surgery. The centre
Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) Left ventricular assist device is used to support the failing left ventricle when it is refractory to guideline directed medical therapy. It can
Cardiology MCQ – Initial Prosthetic Valve – Answer Initial implantation of a prosthetic valve for treatment of valvular heart disease by Charles Hufnagel in 1952 was into which
Cardiology MCQ – Initial Prosthetic Valve Initial implantation of a prosthetic valve for treatment of valvular heart disease by Charles Hufnagel in 1952 was into which position? Aortic
Post cardiac surgery AF – Cardiology MCQ – Answer Peak incidence of atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery is on: Correct answer: 2. Day 2 Peak incidence of post