Category: General Cardiology

Acute viral myocarditis is often due to Coxsackie B virus or echovirus.

Cardiomyopathy is a primary disorder of the heart muscle which causes abnormal myocardial performance.

Cardiac musculature: Circular and oblique spirals of cardiac musculature are seen in the left ventricle, while longitudinal spirals are seen in the RV.

Infective endarteritis is less likely in very small or large PDA as, a high velocity jet causing endothelial damage is unlikely. It is more likely in moderate sized

Cardiovascular risk factors are classified into modifiable and nonmodifiable risk factors.

Ventricular remodeling is the changes in geometry of the left ventricle which occurs in the long term following a myocardial infarction.

"Inverted Takotsubo" cardiomyopathy is a variant of Tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy in which there is hyperkinesis of apex with mid ventricular ballooning.

Branches of abdominal aorta

Combination of constrictive pericarditis with restrictive cardiomyopathy can occur after radiation as well as with cardiac transplant rejection.

Square root sign vs prominent y descent in JVP