ECG showing atrial and ventricular pacing spikes (Click on the image for an enlarged view) ECG showing atrial (long arrow) and ventricular (short arrow) pacing spikes, also known
Aortic stent grafting Aortic stent grafting is becoming increasingly common for treatment of thoracic and abdominal aortic disease. Aortic aneurysms can be excluded by stent grafts, avoiding a
Submitral aneurysm Submitral aneurysm is a bulge through a congenital defect in the posterior portion of the mitral annulus. The aneurysm can interfere with the proper closure of
Higher risk of AF with CKD linked to fibroblast growth factor 23 Fibroblast growth factor 23 and AF (atrial fibrillation): Fibroblast growth factor-23 (FGF-23) is hormone derived from
Benefit of discontinuing smokeless tobacco after myocardial infarction A study by Gabriel et al [1] evaluated whether discontinuation of smokeless tobacco has any mortality benefit after a myocardial
Long sinus pause on ECG rhythm strip Long Sinus Pause on Holter ECG ECG rhythm strip documenting a long sinus pause of around 8.5 seconds. Such long pauses
Cardioversion of Ventricular Tachycardia on Monitor Rhythm Strip Cardioversion of ventricular tachycardia Ventricular tachycardia is a life threatening ventricular arrhythmia which can lead to hypotension and sometimes degenerate
Near infrared spectroscopic imaging along with intravascular ultrasound A new combination catheter system with ability for intravascular ultra sound imaging (IVUS) along with near infrared spectroscopic imaging (NIRS)
MR angio of aortoiliac disease Magnetic resonance (MR) angiography of aortoiliac disease has the advantage that no contrast has to be administered and hence suitable in individuals with renal
Familial hypercholesterolemia Familial hypercholesterolemia is an autosomal dominant disorder and should be suspected when the total cholesterol levels are above 300 mg/dL in adults and above 250 mg/dL