What are ventricular ectopic beats (VPC)? Cardiology Basics Ventricular ectopic beats are premature heart beats originating from the ventricles. Normal heart beats originate from the sinus node, situated
What is PT-INR monitoring? Cardiology Basics INR is short for International Normalized Ratio of Prothrombin Time. It is also called PT-INR. The INR monitoring is used to monitor
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
