What is exercise induced cardiac remodeling? Repetitive participation in vigorous physical exercise is associated with significant changes in myocardial structure and function. This process has been called exercise
What is a bidirectional Glenn procedure (BDG)? The classical Glenn procedure is an end to end anastomosis of the superior vena cava to the right pulmonary artery so
What is inappropriate sinus tachycardia? Inappropriate sinus tachycardia (IST) is sinus tachycardia inappropriate to the clinical situation. It is defined as sinus rates above 100 beats per minute
Diagnosis of ventricular tachycardia The usual dictum is that a wide QRS tachycardia is ventricular tachycardia unless proved otherwise. Other causes of wide QRS tachycardia are supraventricular tachycardia
Lightning and the heart: T inversion, QT prolongation, AF, ventricular fibrillation, myocardial ischemia, takotsubo cardiomyopathy etc. have been described.
Breast arterial calcification a new risk marker for cardiovascular disease! Coronary artery calcification noted on computed tomographic (CT) evaluation is a well known marker of coronary artery disease.
Is CT or invasive coronary angiography preferable in stable chest pain? Patients with chest pain suggestive of angina pectoris generally undergo invasive coronary angiography and revascularization if feasible.
Inter arm blood pressure difference Guidelines on hypertension generally recommend measurement of blood pressure in both arms in the initial visit. They also suggest that the arm with
Implantable loop recorder Implantable loop recorders (ILR) are small devices which can be implanted subcutaneously and monitor the heart rhythm for about three years. They are useful in
