Intraoperative Imaging for Porcelain Aorta Diffuse calcification of ascending aorta which may extend down is known as “Porcelain aorta”. Intraoperative epiaortic echocardiography along with manual palpation during surgery
Thrombus, tumor or vegetation? This question is often faced by the echocardiographer while evaluating a mass detected on the heart valves or cardiac chambers. Usual method is to
Deep vein thrombosis of upper limbs vs lower limbs The chance of pulmonary embolism is 6% for upper extremities, while it ranges from 15 – 30% with lower
Types of LAD Left anterior descending coronary artery, known in short as LAD has been classified into four types depending on the length: Type 1: Does not supply
Pharmacological closure and maintaining patency of ductus arteriosus Prostaglandin E1 is used for maintaining ductal patency in ductus dependent circulations [1]. Both oral [2] and intravenous paracetamol [3]
Predisposition to statin adverse effects Some situations likely to predispose to statin adverse effects are impaired renal or hepatic function, history of previous statin intolerance or muscle disorders
Potential disadvantages of perioperative heparin bridging Some of the potential disadvantages of perioperative heparin bridging are risk of thromboembolism due to subtherapeutic dose, more prolonged total hospital stay
Location of atherosclerotic plaques in relation to a myocardial bridge Atherosclerotic plaques are usually located 20 – 30 mm proximal to the myocardial bridge. Reversal of systolic flow
What is the best treatment option for prosthetic valve thrombosis presenting with stroke? In patients having prosthetic valve thrombosis presenting with stroke, surgery is the first option as
ECG Quiz with Discussion Katz-Wachtel phenomenon What does this ECG show? This ECG shows Katz-Wachtel phenomenon with large biphasic QRS complexes in mid precordial leads. It is typically
