Indications for anticoagulation in native mitral valve disease As per earlier reports, anticoagulation in native valvular heart disease was considered when there is chronic or paroxysmal atrial fibrillation,
Amiodarone and thyroid – Wolff-Chaikoff effect and Jod-Basedow phenomenon It is well known that amiodarone, a commonly used anti-arrhythmic drug can cause thyroid dysfunction due to its iodine
How good is a wearable cardioverter defibrillator? Unlike the implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) which is implanted subcutaneously, wearable defibrillator (WCD) is worn as a vest. Defibrillation patch electrodes
What is SPECT? SPECT stands for single photon emission computed tomography. A radioactive tracer like technetium sestamibi is injected into a vein and a nuclear scan using a gamma
Supplemental calcium may lower survival in elderly with aortic stenosis Elderly population is more likely to take calcium supplements with or without vitamin D, mainly for the beneficial
Breakthrough therapy designation for Mavacamten in HOCM USFDA has approved Mavacamten for the treatment of adults with symptomatic NYHA class II-III hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM) to improve exercise
Cardiotoxicities of antineoplastic medications Anthracyclines like adriamycin and epirubicin are good chemotherapeutic agents which improve the long term survival, especially in breast cancer. But a small number of
What are the cardiovascular benefits of high-intensity interval training (HIIT)? Guidelines of most medical societies recommend 150 minutes of moderate intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous intensity physical
What is chronotropic incompetence? Chronotropic incompetence is the inability of the heart to increase its rate according to the body’s demand, mostly with increased activity. Chronotropic incompetence can
