What is white coat syndrome? Cardiology Basics Some persons have higher blood pressure when recorded in the hospital setting than when recorded at home. This has been called
What is commotio cordis? Cardiology Basics Sometimes a player drops down dead after being accidentally hit by a ball or another player. This situation which can occur in
Rheumatic heart disease – Cardiology Basics Rheumatic heart disease is a group diseases which occur secondary to heart valve damage from rheumatic fever. Rheumatic fever is a disease
What is TAVI? Cardiology Basics TAVI is short form for transcatheter aortic valve implantation. It is also called TAVR (transcatheter aortic valve replacement). Surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR)
Heart disease in pregnancy? Cardiology Basics Changes in blood circulation during pregnancy and labour can adversely affect many of the significant heart diseases. Increase in blood volume and
How are stroke and heart disease related? Cardiology Basics Ischemic stroke is often due to sudden obstruction to a cerebral artery which usually results in paralysis. Hemorrhagic stroke
Heart failure in chronic kidney disease – Cardiology Basics Prevalence of both heart failure and chronic kidney disease (CKD) are increasing as the population is aging globally. Hence
What is cardiogenic shock? Cardiology Basics When the heart is not able to pump enough blood for perfusing the vital organs and the blood pressure falls, it is
What is the difference between dextrocardia and dextroposition? Cardiology Basics Dextrocardia means heart is situated in the right hemithorax instead of the left, as a congenital anomaly. In
What is Eisenmenger syndrome? Cardiology Basics Eisenmenger syndrome is a late complication of congenital heart diseases with large left to right shunts. Fortunately, it is rare now-a-days because
