Role of history in the evaluation of syncope A detailed history is very useful in the evaluation of many cardiac disorders, more so in the assessment of syncope.
Segmental approach to congenital heart disease Segmental approach is used routinely in the echocardiographic evaluation of congenital heart disease. It is also useful in other cardiac imaging modalities
Treatment of infective endocarditis Infective endocarditis is a potentially lethal disease and requires prolonged antibiotic therapy. The aim of antibiotic therapy is to eradicate infection which includes sterilization
Shanghai score for Brugada syndrome Shanghai score system for diagnosis of Brugada syndrome was proposed at J Wave Syndromes Consensus Conference held at Shanghai in 2015 [1]. Participants
Aortic stenosis – TAVR (TAVI) vs SAVR As with other cardiac conditions, ACC/AHA guidelines divide aortic stenosis also into stages A to D. In stage A there are
Cardiology MCQs Which of the following is an innocent murmur? Gibson’s murmur Roger’s murmur Still’s murmur Dock’s murmur Correct answer: 3. Still’s murmur Still’s murmur was described by
Cardiology MCQs Modified Blalock-Taussig shunt is: End to side anastomosis of subclavian artery to a pulmonary artery Side to side anastomosis of main pulmonary artery to aorta Side
Cardiology MCQs Which of the following is NOT a drug used for metabolic modulation in heart failure? Trimetazidine Ranolazine Perhexiline Sacubitril-valsartan Correct answer: 4. Sacubitril-valsartan Sacubitril-valsartan is an