Category: Cardiology

Severity of symptoms as well as the QT interval could be correlated with genetic variations in nitrous oxide synthetase adaptor protein (NOS1AP).

Early repolarization has been considered as benign ECG change, till a couple of studies published in 2008 in leading journals caught the attention of the cardiovascular fraternity.

ECG showing NSVT - salvo of ventricular premature complexes

Cumulative stress due to repeated stressful events over time without de-stressing or healing can erode coping mechanisms and cause break down.

Professionals with type A personality have a higher risk for cardiac events.

The natriuretic peptides are the A type, B type, C type and the D type.

Midregional pro-atrial natriuretic peptide (MR-proANP) is a stable fragment of prohormone of atrial natriuretic peptide.

ECG showing P mitrale and right ventricular hypertrophy

Mitral gradient by CW Doppler in mitral stenosis demonstrating the maximum gradient (Max PG) of 31 mm Hg and mean gradient (Mean PG) of 18 mm Hg.

M-mode echocardiogram in mitral stenosis showing the flat EF slope and paradoxical motion of posterior mitral leaflet.