What is a pericardial knock? Pericardial knock is a physical sign which may be heard in constrictive pericarditis. Pericardial knock is an early, loud third heart sound heard when
What is a continuous murmur? Continuous murmur is not a murmur which is continuously heard throughout systole and diastole, though some like the murmur patent ductus arteriosus is
What is myocardial contrast echocardiography? Myocardial contrast echocardiography (MCE) is used for the assessment of myocardial microcirculation and endocardial demarcation. MCE uses gas-filled microbubbles that are inert and
What is arterial switch operation for TGA? Cardiology Basics Arterial switch operation is the ideal corrective surgery for transposition of great arteries (TGA). It was described by Jatene
Triggers for IABP Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump inflates the balloon in descending aorta in diastole and deflates it at the onset of systole. This image of the IABP screen
What is pacemaker syndrome? Cardiology Basics Pacemaker syndrome is a group of symptoms which can occur in a person implanted with a single chamber ventricular pacemaker. In the
What are BNP and NT-proBNP tests? Cardiology Basics BNP and NT-proBNP tests are used for detection of heart failure. When the heart fails, there is stretching of the
What is atrial flutter? Cardiology Basics Atrial flutter is a fast and organized arrhythmia originating from the atria. In this way it is different from the commoner atrial
What are atrial switch operations? Cardiology Basics Atrial switch operations were the initial operations developed for the treatment of transposition of great arteries. In transposition of great arteries,
What is Ebstein’s anomaly? Cardiology Basics Ebstein’s anomaly is a congenital anomaly of the tricuspid valve, which may manifest soon after birth or more commonly later in life.
