ECG / Electrophysiology
Magnetic resonance imaging of pacemakers and implantable defibrillators
| September 17, 2008
Magnetic resonance imaging of pacemakers and implantable defibrillators
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Category: Cardiology
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Five Ps of critical limb ischemia
| September 17, 2008
Five Ps of critical limb ischemia: Pain, Pallor, Paraesthesia, Paralysis, Pulselessness.
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Cardiac Surgery
Management of prosthetic valve thrombosis
| September 16, 2008
Management of prosthetic valve thrombosis: Less than 5 mm - only intravenous heparin. Larger thrombi needs thrombolysis or surgery.
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Angiography and Interventions
Role of Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) in coronary stenting
| September 15, 2008
Role of Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) in coronary stenting
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Angiography and Interventions
Mechanisms of lumen gain in balloon dilatation (PTCA)
| September 15, 2008
Mechanisms of lumen gain in balloon dilatation (PTCA): Fracture of plaque, Axial redistribution of plaque, Arterial wall stretching – can rebound later.
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General Cardiology
Treadmills for exercise at home
| August 22, 2008
Treadmills for exercise at home: A regular exercise program is highly essential for general as well as cardiovascular fitness. It is useful for any individual who is capable
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General Cardiology
Breastfeeding lowers cholesterol in adult life
| August 8, 2008
Breastfeeding lowers cholesterol in adult life Breastfeeding lowers cholesterol in adult life according to a recent multi-author, multi-centre study by Dr Christopher G Owen and associates. Babies who
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