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
What is secondary AF? Secondary AF has been defined as self limited atrial fibrillation caused by a reversible etiology. Conditions which cause secondary AF are myocardial infarction, myocarditis,
Ellis classification of coronary perforation during PCI Ellis classification is based on angiographic appearance of the perforation [1]. Grade I: Extraluminal crater without extravasation Grade II: Pericardial or
In which of the three Eisenmenger syndromes is cardiomegaly unlikely? In ventricular septal defect with Eisenmenger syndrome, cardiomegaly is unlikely. Though there will be cardiomegaly initially when there
Importance of cardiac imaging in patients with ventricular tachycardia Late gadolinium enhancement on cardiac magnetic resonance imaging identifies scars likely to cause reentrant ventricular tachycardia. Ischemic scars are
What is domino heart transplantation? In domino heart transplantation, the donor receives heart lung transplantation. The excised heart is transplanted to another recipient so that the donor for
What is Bayes Syndrome? Bayes Syndrome is third degree interatrial block with paroxysmal supraventricular arrhythmias. Various degrees of interatrial blocks are identified as follows: First degree interatrial block:
What is Door in – Door Out Time? Door in door out time is applicable when a person presents with ST segment elevation myocardial infarction to a centre
What is the role of Disopyramide in HCM? Disopyramide is a class Ia antiarrhythmic agent which can be used in hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy when beta blockers alone are
