Category: General Cardiology

Square root sign vs prominent y descent in JVP

Paradoxical pulmonary embolism secondary to aorto caval fistula associated with an abdominal aortic aneurysm with thrombus has been reported.

Diastolic left ventricular function: Diastolic relaxation property is known as lusitropy.

Heparin and low molecular weight heparin: Heparin is found in the secretory granules of mast cells. LMWH has more anti factor Xa activity than heparin.

Heart failure on day 1 of life is mostly due to metabolic causes like hypocalcemia and hypoglycemia.

Heparin induced thrombocytopenia type I is self limited. HIT 2 or HITTS (Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia and Thrombosis Syndrome) is a more dangerous form.

Rheumatic fever is a post streptococcal autoimmune disorder. Many of the features of rheumatic fever were described by Sydenham as early as 17th century.

Hypertension is an important risk factor for stroke, renal disease, coronary artery disease, peripheral arterial disease, LVH and congestive heart failure.

Levine and Harvey's grading of cardiac murmurs: graded depending on their intensity from grade 1 to grade 6, grade 6 being the loudest.

Drug interactions with clopidogrel: FDA issues a safety alert