Ultrasound lung comets or B lines in pulmonary edema – Cardiology Basics Usually air in the lungs does not permit transmission of ultrasound and that is the reason
Single chamber or dual chamber pacemaker? Cardiology Basics The decision between single chamber and dual chamber pacemaker though important based on cost, device longevity and complication wise, is
What is a myocardial bridge? Cardiology Basics Normally the coronary arteries are located outside the myocardium. Occasionally a segment of the coronary artery passes through the myocardium. This
What type of devices should a person with a pacemaker be cautious about? Cardiology Basics Artificial pacemakers are cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIED) which give tiny electrical signals
What is inappropriate sinus tachycardia? Cardiology Basics Inappropriate sinus tachycardia (IST) is sinus tachycardia inappropriate to the situation. It is defined as sinus rates above 100 beats per
What is a nuclear stress test? Cardiology Basics Usual stress test for the evaluation of coronary artery disease is a treadmill exercise ECG. It is commonly part of
What is pulmonary edema? Cardiology Basics Pulmonary edema is collection of fluid within the lung alveoli. The most important cause of pulmonary edema is heart failure, specifically, left
Bezold-Jarisch reflex – Cardiology Basics Bezold-Jarisch reflex was described as a cardiovascular response to injection of veratrum alkaloids in experimental animals. It consisted of apnea, bradycardia and hypotension.
Athlete’s heart – Cardiology Basics Athlete’s heart is thickening of the heart muscle due to constant training in response to increased circulatory demand. Athlete’s heart is not dangerous,
