How good is a wearable cardioverter defibrillator? Unlike the implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) which is implanted subcutaneously, wearable defibrillator (WCD) is worn as a vest. Defibrillation patch electrodes
Supplemental calcium may lower survival in elderly with aortic stenosis Elderly population is more likely to take calcium supplements with or without vitamin D, mainly for the beneficial
Breakthrough therapy designation for Mavacamten in HOCM USFDA has approved Mavacamten for the treatment of adults with symptomatic NYHA class II-III hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM) to improve exercise
What are the cardiovascular benefits of high-intensity interval training (HIIT)? Guidelines of most medical societies recommend 150 minutes of moderate intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous intensity physical
What is chronotropic incompetence? Chronotropic incompetence is the inability of the heart to increase its rate according to the body’s demand, mostly with increased activity. Chronotropic incompetence can
Role of cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) in heart failure Reduced exercise tolerance is an important symptom of heart failure regardless of the left ventricular ejection fraction, meaning that
Diaphragmatic stimulation in heart failure: Novel concept Diaphragmatic stimulation is an effective tool for controlling respiration and has been useful in breathing disorders. Left ventricle is in close
Unroofing of myocardial bridge Myocardial bridge is a segment of coronary artery which has an intramyocardial course. It is mostly considered as an incidental finding and is often
LBBB induced cardiomyopathy Left bundle branch block (LBBB) induced cardiomyopathy is due to the mechanical dyssynchrony caused by the abnormal activation pattern in LBBB. Response to cardiac resynchronization
What are the important prosthetic valve emergencies? While most of the native valve emergencies are due regurgitations, prosthetic valve emergencies can be due to regurgitations or stenosis. Most
