Non-HDL cholesterol (Non-HDL-C) is not directly measured; it is derived from a simple calculation, subtracting high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) from total cholesterol (TC): Non-HDL-C = TC – HDL-C
Cardiac Magnetic Resonance (CMR) has established itself as the non-invasive gold standard for myocardial tissue characterization. In ischemic heart disease (IHD), its utility extends far beyond simple ejection
The management of congenital complete heart block (CCHB) has evolved from a reactive approach to one that emphasizes prenatal risk stratification, pharmacological prevention, and long-term pacing strategies designed
Rotational atherectomy (RA), commonly known as rotablation, is a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) technique used to modify heavily calcified coronary lesions prior to balloon angioplasty and stent placement.
The medical management of Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI) hinges on rapid risk stratification, optimal antithrombotic therapy, and determining the appropriate timing for an invasive strategy. The current approach,
The newer generation of anticoagulants—commonly referred to as Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs) or Non-Vitamin K Antagonist Oral Anticoagulants (NOACs)—have largely replaced Vitamin K antagonists like warfarin for most
Lipoprotein(a)—commonly abbreviated as Lp(a)—has evolved from being viewed as a mere marker of residual cardiovascular risk to a recognized, independent, and causal driver of coronary artery disease (CAD)
Congenital Short QT Syndrome (SQTS) is an extremely rare, highly lethal inherited channelopathy first identified in 2000. It is characterized by an abnormally abbreviated repolarization phase, which significantly
Laplace’s Law is a fundamental biomechanical principle that explains the relationship between the pressure within a hollow anatomical structure, its geometric dimensions, and the resulting tension or stress
When evaluating groundnuts (peanuts) versus cashews for cardiovascular health, groundnuts generally have a slight clinical edge in both their fatty acid profile and the volume of evidence supporting
