What is pacemaker syndrome? Cardiology Basics Pacemaker syndrome is a group of symptoms which can occur in a person implanted with a single chamber ventricular pacemaker. In the
What are BNP and NT-proBNP tests? Cardiology Basics BNP and NT-proBNP tests are used for detection of heart failure. When the heart fails, there is stretching of the
What is atrial flutter? Cardiology Basics Atrial flutter is a fast and organized arrhythmia originating from the atria. In this way it is different from the commoner atrial
What are atrial switch operations? Cardiology Basics Atrial switch operations were the initial operations developed for the treatment of transposition of great arteries. In transposition of great arteries,
What is Ebstein’s anomaly? Cardiology Basics Ebstein’s anomaly is a congenital anomaly of the tricuspid valve, which may manifest soon after birth or more commonly later in life.
What are ventricular ectopic beats (VPC)? Cardiology Basics Ventricular ectopic beats are premature heart beats originating from the ventricles. Normal heart beats originate from the sinus node, situated
What is PT-INR monitoring? Cardiology Basics INR is short for International Normalized Ratio of Prothrombin Time. It is also called PT-INR. The INR monitoring is used to monitor
What is pericardial effusion – Cardiology Basics Pericardial effusion is collection of fluid between the visceral and parietal layers of the pericardium. If the amount of pericardial fluid
What is a bidirectional Glenn procedure (BDG)? Cardiology Basics Bidirectional Glenn procedure is done for children with some types of cyanotic congenital heart diseases. The classical Glenn procedure
Can dark chocolates keep heart disease away? Cardiology Basics A study published in ‘Circulation’ – the flagship journal of American Heart Association, suggested that eating dark chocolate can
