Category: General Cardiology

Chromosome 9p21 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) have been associated with risk for coronary artery disease.

Paget-Schroetter syndrome is the spontaneous thrombosis of the deep veins of the upper limb - axillary or subclavian vein.

Post-thrombotic syndrome develops after a deep vein thrombosis, characterised by swelling, stasis dermatitis, ulceration and venous claudication.

Copeptin is the c-terminal fragment of provasopressin. Study found that copeptin estimation improves the early diagnosis of myocardial infarction.

High sensitivity troponin assay: can detect smaller levels of troponins in the circulation much earlier than conventional assays.

Reaven syndrome: hyperinsulinemia, hypertension, low HDL cholesterol levels, hypertriglyceridemia, obesity - metabolic syndrome X.

Music and the heart: s-cortisol levels were lower in post cardiac surgery patients who listened to music, indicating lower stress levels.

G6PD deficiency and the cardiovascular system: G6PD deficiency may cause vulnerability to oxidative damage and cardiac failure.

Tuberculous pericarditis is increasing in incidence in certain regions as a result of human immunodeficiency virus epidemic.

Rheumatic mitral regurgitation: Mitral valve is the commonest valve involved in rheumatic heart disease.