Non-Contrast Computed Tomography (NCCT) of the thorax taken for other reasons may incidentally detect coronary artery calcification. Conventional method of coronary calcium detection is by gated CT Agatston
TTVR stands for transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement. Orthotopic TTVR involves implantation of the prosthetic valve within the native tricuspid valve annulus. Heterotopic TTVR is placement of a prosthetic
Arrhythmia-induced cardiomyopathy encompasses three subgroups with left ventricular dysfunction induced by arrhythmia. They are tachycardia with mean heart rate about 100 beats/min, atrial fibrillation and frequent premature ventricular
There is no doubt that prompt reperfusion is the key to salavaging more myocardium after a coronary occlusion as in acute myocardial infarction. Yet the rapid restoration of
Sinus venosus atrial septal defect continued to be the surgeon’s domain even when transcatheter device closure of secundum atrial septal defect became commonplace. Transcatheter closure of superior sinus
Earlier, tricuspid regurgitation was classified into primary and secondary TR. Primary TR was TR in which abnormalities of tricuspid valve caused the regurgitation. In secondary TR, tricuspid valve
Though the concept of sutureless aortic valve replacement was introduced several decades back, it was redeveloped one decade back based on experience with transcatheter aortic valve replacement [1,2].
Classical constrictive physiology on cardiac catheterisation may not be evident in certain cases of occult constriction. This typically occurs in those who have been given excessive diuretic therapy.
Mayo Clinic echocardiographic criteria were formulated using data from 130 surgically confirmed cases of constrictive pericarditis. For comparison, there were 36 cases of restrictive myocardial disease or severe
Overall, one sixth to one third of persons can have recurrent pericarditis after an episode of acute pericarditis. Of these, half may have recurrent symptoms and some may
