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
What is an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD)? Cardiology Basics Implantable cardioverter defibrillator or ICD is a cardiac implantable electronic device or CIED. The device is implanted subcutaneously under
Balloon aortic valvuloplasty – Cardiology Basics Balloon aortic valvuloplasty is enlargement of a narrowed aortic valve using balloon catheters. It is also known as balloon aortic valvotomy. Balloon
What is white coat syndrome? Cardiology Basics Some persons have higher blood pressure when recorded in the hospital setting than when recorded at home. This has been called
What is commotio cordis? Cardiology Basics Sometimes a player drops down dead after being accidentally hit by a ball or another player. This situation which can occur in
Rheumatic heart disease – Cardiology Basics Rheumatic heart disease is a group diseases which occur secondary to heart valve damage from rheumatic fever. Rheumatic fever is a disease
What is TAVI? Cardiology Basics TAVI is short form for transcatheter aortic valve implantation. It is also called TAVR (transcatheter aortic valve replacement). Surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR)
Heart disease in pregnancy? Cardiology Basics Changes in blood circulation during pregnancy and labour can adversely affect many of the significant heart diseases. Increase in blood volume and
