What is left parasternal heave? Left parasternal heave is a systolic elevation of left costal cartilages due to contraction of a hypertrophied right ventricle. In the early nineteen
Multi detector CT for differentiation of prosthetic valve thrombus from pannus Differentiation of prosthetic valve thrombus from pannus is often difficult by echocardiography. Both can cause abnormal masses
Hyperoxia after resuscitation may lead to poor neurological function Hyperoxia after resuscitation may lead to poor neurological function: An association with poor neurological outcome starting from PaO2 (partial
Bystander initiated automated external defibrillator shocks improve survival and functional outcome It is now well established that bystander initiated cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) greatly increases the chances of survival
Obesity an important cause of high output heart failure: A retrospective analysis of patients with high output heart failure from the cathlab of Mayo Clinic showed that obesity was
Obesity paradox is that people with established cardiovascular diseases including hypertension, heart failure, coronary artery disease and peripheral arterial disease, have better prognosis if they are overweight or
Cardiomegaly on CXR: X-ray chest PA view showing cardiomegaly. Right pulmonary artery (RPA) and right atrium (RA) are prominent. Tracheal shadow is seen in the mid line.
Arterial tracing in supraventricular ectopy Arterial tracing in supraventricular ectopy This arterial tracing in supraventricular ectopic along with ECG, respiration and pulse oximetry is useful in learning certain
Arterial tracing in sinus rhythm Arterial tracing in sinus rhythm is seen in the third row as a red tracing. The display shows a systolic pressure of 133
The CREST Model for prediction of circulatory etiology death considers the following factors: 1. Coronary artery disease 2. Initial heart rhythm 3. Low ejection fraction 4. Shock at
